Low-Carb Chicken Dumplings with a Zesty Peanut Dipping Sauce
A delicious and healthy low-carb chicken dumplingrecipe using cabbage leaves, paired with a flavorful peanut dipping sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 230 kcal
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 tsp peanut butter
- 1 tsp sriracha sauce
- ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp tamari soy sauce
- ½ tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 pinch salt
- ½ lime juiced
Chicken Dumplings:
- 1¼ lbs ground chicken
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp Szechuan pepper
- ½ tsp pandan powder optional
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 small red onion 4 oz., grated
- ½ scallion ¼ oz., chopped
- 1 tsp fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil optional
- 10 large green cabbage leaves
Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together peanut butter, sriracha sauce, ginger garlic paste, tamari soy sauce, rice vinegar, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and lime juice.
Stir until smooth.
Set aside in the refrigerator while preparing the dumplings.
Prepare the Dumpling Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salt, Szechuan pepper, pandan powder (if using), cayenne pepper, ginger garlic paste, grated red onion, chopped scallion, and cilantro.
If using, add sesame oil for an extra layer of flavor.
Prepare the Cabbage Leaves :
Heat a saucepan filled with water over high heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
Blanch the cabbage leaves by dipping them into the boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, just until they become flexible but not too soft.
Remove and set aside to cool.
Assemble the Dumplings:
Lay one cabbage leaf flat and place a spoonful of the chicken mixture in the center.
Gently fold the sides over the filling and roll it up tightly, securing the filling inside.