Garlic Butter Chicken Dumplings

These Garlic Butter Chicken Dumplings are savory, juicy dumplings tossed in rich garlic butter. Tender chicken filling is wrapped in dumpling wrappers, pan-fried until lightly golden, steamed until cooked through, then tossed in fragrant garlic butter with parsley and chili flakes. Serve them hot, and they will disappear fast.

They are perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family dinner, because they are easy to pick up, simple to make in batches, and everyone loves that buttery, garlicky finish.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

• Juicy chicken filling in tender dumpling wrappers
• Pan-fried, then steamed, for a golden, soft finish
• Tossed in rich, fragrant garlic butter
• Perfect party food — small, warm, and easy to serve

Instructions:

1. Make the filling: mix the shredded chicken, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
2. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each dumpling wrapper, moisten the edges with water, and seal firmly.
3. Heat the olive oil in a pan and cook the dumplings until lightly golden.
4. Add a splash of water, cover, and steam until cooked through.
5. Make the garlic butter: melt the butter with the minced garlic in a small pan until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
6. Toss the cooked dumplings in the garlic butter and finish with parsley and chili flakes if using.

Tips & Variations:

• Do not overfill the wrappers, or they will burst while cooking
• Seal the edges firmly, so the filling stays inside
• Do not crowd the pan, or the dumplings will steam instead of browning
• Serve with soy sauce, chili oil, or vinegar for dipping

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan with a little oil and a splash of water, covered, until hot again.

Recipe Summary

• Prep Time: 20 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 35 Minutes
• Servings: 4