Napa Cabbage Chicken Blanket Dumplings in 17 Minutes | No Folding, No Dough Required!

These 17-Minute Napa Cabbage Chicken Blanket Dumplings are juicy, easy, and require no dumpling wrappers or folding! Simply use tender Napa cabbage leaves instead—perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Makes: 9 pieces
Prep time: 7 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
For the filling:
1 pound ground chicken
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cornstarch
5 stalks scallions, minced
For the dumplings:
9 Napa cabbage leaves (green leafy parts only), or replace with green cabbage
1 tablespoon cooking oil
3/4 cup water
For the finishing sauce:
1 stalk scallions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili oil
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to Napa cabbage chicken blanket dumplings
00:07 Blanch the Napa cabbage leaves
00:29 Make the chicken filling
01:06 Assemble the Napa cabbage chicken blanket dumplings
01:38 Cook the Napa cabbage chicken blanket dumplings
02:10 Serve the Napa cabbage chicken blanket dumplings
Video Summary
AI GeneratedThis recipe demonstrates how to make healthy, wrapper-less dumplings using napa cabbage leaves as a substitute. By skipping traditional dough, the dish is quicker to prepare and incorporates more vegetables, resulting in a juicy chicken filling with a golden, pan-fried finish.
