Korean Fried Chicken Dumplings

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Korean fried chicken fills wonton wrappers in this pan-fried dumpling recipe that's great as an appetizer or main dish.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
1 cup potato starch
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) package wonton wrappers
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic paste
1 teaspoon soy sauce

Directions

1 Combine rice wine, sesame oil, ginger paste, salt, and pepper together in a glass or ceramic bowl; add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2 Pour potato starch onto a plate. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
3 Heat enough oil in a frying pan over medium heat to cover the chicken pieces.
4 Remove chicken from marinade and toss in potato starch to coat. Add chicken to the hot oil and fry until no longer pink in the centers, about 5 minutes.
5 Place a small amount of fried chicken inside each wrapper. Brush all edges with beaten egg and fold to seal. Set aside.
6 Heat more oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pan-fry dumplings, working in batches as needed, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer dumplings to the baking sheet rack as you work to drain excess oil.
7 Whisk together honey, gochujang, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic paste, and soy sauce for sauce in a bowl. Serve with dumplings.