Chicken and Ginger Pot Stickers with Sesame-Ginger Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

Tender chicken and fresh ginger fill these pot stickers, steamed until juicy and pan-fried to a crispy finish, served with a fragrant sesame and ginger dipping sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground chicken, cabbage, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground chicken
• 1 cup, finely chopped cabbage
• 2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup, finely chopped (white and green parts) green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 20 (4-inch diameter) dumpling wrappers
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tbsp (for dipping) soy sauce
• 1 tsp (for dipping) sesame oil
• 1 tsp, minced (for dipping) fresh ginger
• 1/4 cup, chopped (for dipping) green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, chopped cabbage, minced ginger, chopped green onions, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper; mix until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place one dumpling wrapper on a clean surface. Add 1 tablespoon of filling to the center, fold in half, and pleat edges to seal securely.
3. Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Arrange pot stickers pleated-side up, fry for 2-3 minutes until bottoms are golden brown.
4. Step 4: Pour 1/4 cup water around pot stickers, cover with lid, and steam for 5 minutes until water evaporates and filling is cooked.
5. Step 5: Uncover, increase heat to medium-high, and fry for 1-2 minutes until bottoms are crispy.
6. Step 6: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, minced ginger, and chopped green onions for dipping sauce during cooking.
7. Step 7: Serve hot with dipping sauce on the side.