This Easy Chicken Gyoza recipe. Is a family favorite. That combines the fragrant flavors of ginger, garlic, and scallions. With tender ground chicken. All wrapped up in delicate gyoza wrappers. Pan-fried to crispy perfection. And served with a tangy dipping sauce. These dumplings are an irresistible treat. That’s perfect for any occasion. The first time I made these. My family fell in love instantly. And now it’s a staple in our home. The process of making. And folding the gyoza. Is almost therapeutic. And the result. Is always worth it.
Ingredients
For the Gyoza Sauce:
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp grated ginger
1 clove garlic, minced
1 scallion, chopped
½ tsp sesame oil
For the Filling:
1 lb ground chicken
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1-inch knob ginger, grated
1 tbsp finely diced scallions
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Miscellaneous:
1 12-oz package gyoza wrappers (about 30 wrappers)
⅓ c water
Avocado oil for frying
Instructions
Make the Sauce: Mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, chopped scallion, and sesame oil in a bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, finely diced scallions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Assemble Gyoza: Lay out gyoza wrappers. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling into the center of each wrapper. Brush edges with water, fold over, and pinch to seal.
Cook Gyoza: Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add gyoza in a single layer. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown. Then flip and cook the other side.
Serve: Remove the gyoza from the skillet. Serve hot with the gyoza sauce.
Notes
To make this Easy Chicken Gyoza recipe gluten-free. Swap the regular soy sauce. For a gluten-free version. Ensure that the gyoza wrappers you use. Are gluten-free as well. These can often be found at specialty. Or health food stores. If you can’t find gluten-free gyoza wrappers. You can make your own. Using gluten-free flour blends. This adaptation keeps the dish. Just as delicious. While accommodating dietary restrictions. Your gluten-free gyoza. Will have the same wonderful flavors. And textures. Making sure everyone at the table. Can enjoy them.