Sticky Chicken Dumplings

Sticky chicken dumplings are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are made with a simple dough and a flavorful filling, and they are cooked in a flavorful sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup water, plus more as needed

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

• 1/2 cup chicken broth

• 1/4 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Add the water and stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.

2. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.

3. While the dough is resting, make the filling. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic. Mix well to combine.

4. After the dough has rested, roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut the dough into 3-inch circles.

5. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center of each circle of dough. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges together to seal.

6. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the dumplings and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they float to the top.

7. While the dumplings are cooking, make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, cornstarch, and 2 tablespoons of water.

8. When the dumplings are cooked, add the sauce to the pot and stir until the dumplings are coated in the sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.

9. Serve the dumplings immediately, garnished with green onions.

Tips:

• To make the dumplings ahead of time, you can assemble them and then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen, you can transfer them to a freezer bag and store them for up to 2 months. When you are ready to cook, simply thaw the dumplings in the refrigerator overnight and then cook them according to the instructions.

• If you don't have chicken broth, you can use water. However, the dumplings will be more flavorful if you use chicken broth.

• You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as carrots, celery, or mushrooms.

• You can also add other flavors to the sauce, such as chili powder, Sriracha sauce, or hoisin sauce.

Here is a story about the dish:

I first had sticky chicken dumplings at a Chinese restaurant. I was immediately hooked by the delicious combination of the juicy chicken, the flavorful sauce, and the chewy dumplings. I knew I had to try to make them at home.

I found a recipe online and gave it a try. The dumplings turned out perfectly! They were just as delicious as the ones I had at the restaurant. I've made them many times since then, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do!