Description

This pot stickers recipe offers a delicious, healthier alternative to takeout, perfect for busy weeknights. It features a savory chicken filling with a Mediterranean twist, pan-fried and steamed to perfection, and is also freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

Scale

450 g ground chicken
30–40 round dumpling wrappers, store-bought
15 g grated fresh ginger
10 g minced garlic
30 g finely chopped green onions
15 ml alcohol-free soy sauce
5 ml sesame oil
0.25 tsp black pepper
10 g za’atar seasoning
2.5 g sumac
5 ml fresh lemon zest
60 g tahini
30 ml fresh lemon juice
30 ml warm water, for drizzle
1 clove minced garlic, for drizzle
0.25 tsp salt, for drizzle
15 ml vegetable oil
120 ml warm water or vegetable broth, for steaming
Red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Mix Savory Filling: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, alcohol-free soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, za’atar seasoning, sumac, and fresh lemon zest. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon for about 5 minutes until all ingredients are evenly distributed, making it fragrant.
Fold Pot Stickers: Lay a dumpling wrapper flat. Place about 15-20g (1 tablespoon) of filling in the center. Moisten the edges with a little water, then fold in half to create a half-moon shape. Crimp and pleat the edges to seal securely, ensuring no gaps.
Prepare Drizzle and Pan-Fry: First, prepare the lemon-tahini drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk tahini, fresh lemon juice, 30ml (2 tbsp) warm water, minced garlic, and salt until smooth and pourable. Now, heat 15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Arrange a batch of pot stickers in a single layer, ensuring they don’t overcrowd. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden-brown and crisp.
Steam to Perfection: Carefully pour 120ml (1/2 cup) warm water (or vegetable broth for extra flavor) into the pan. Immediately cover with a tight-fitting lid to steam the pot stickers. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until the chicken filling is cooked through (internal temperature 74°C / 165°F) and most water has evaporated. Remove the lid and continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to re-crisp the bottoms before transferring to a plate.

Notes

Don’t overfill wrappers to prevent tearing. For variations, use Greek yogurt in the drizzle or add red pepper flakes to the filling for a spicy kick. For best quality, use organic chicken and fresh ginger/garlic. Check wrapper expiration for pliability. Pot stickers are freezer-friendly.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Pan-frying, Steaming
Cuisine: Asian-Mediterranean Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 5 pot stickers
Calories: 320 calories
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 400 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 50 mg

Keywords: Pot stickers, chicken, healthy, easy dinner, weeknight meal, freezer-friendly, Mediterranean, fusion, high-protein