Spicy Chicken Dumplings (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Dumplings

01 - 2 tbsp cooking oil
02 - 1/2 lb ground chicken
03 - 3/4 cup cabbage, finely shredded
04 - 1/4 cup carrot, finely shredded
05 - 1 small minced jalapeño or red chili pepper
06 - 1/4 cup green onion, chopped small
07 - 2 minced garlic cloves
08 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
09 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tsp coarse salt
11 - Pinch of crushed red chili flakes (optional)
12 - 18-21 round dumpling wrappers (Asian style)

→ Tangy Ginger Sauce

13 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
14 - 1 tsp grated ginger
15 - 1/3 cup soy sauce
16 - 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce (red)
17 - 1 tbsp vinegar (rice wine)
18 - 1 tbsp soft brown sugar
19 - 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions

# Instructions:

01 - Turn your oven to 425°F and grease a big baking sheet with 1 tbsp of oil.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cabbage, carrot, chili pepper, garlic, ginger, green onion, soy sauce, salt, and chili flakes. Stir it all together really well.
03 - Spoon a little bit of filling into the center of each dumpling wrapper, wet the edges with water, fold them into half-moons, and press the edges tightly shut.
04 - Lay the dumplings on your greased baking sheet, brush them with some leftover oil, and bake for 10 minutes. Turn them over and bake for 10-12 minutes more, until golden brown and the inside hits 165°F.
05 - In a skillet, heat sesame oil and stir in the ginger for a few seconds until fragrant. Then pour it into a bowl and mix with soy sauce, chili sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and green onions.

# Notes:

01 - Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
02 - Freeze for up to 1 month.