Viral Dumpling Lasagna with Ground Chicken

This TikTok-inspired dumpling lasagna layers savory ground chicken filling with delicate dumpling wrappers, then bakes gently in a water bath for a tender, juicy, and sliceable dish. Finished with soy sauce, sesame oil, chili crisp, and fresh green onions.

Ingredients

Chicken Dumpling Filling

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
• 1/2 cup carrots, finely shredded
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 3 green onions, white parts finely sliced (reserve greens for garnish)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp white or black pepper

Layers

• 1 package dumpling wrappers (round or square)
• Water, for layering and water bath

Garnish

• Sliced green onion tops
• Chili crisp
• Soy sauce
• Sesame oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a baking dish and a larger dish or roasting pan for a water bath.
2. Sauté vegetables: In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and the white parts of the green onions for 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
3. Mix filling: In a bowl, combine ground chicken with the sautéed vegetables, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
4. Layer the dumpling lasagna:
   • Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture on the bottom of a greased baking dish.
   • Cover with a single layer of dumpling wrappers.
   • Add another layer of chicken mixture.
   • Lightly brush or sprinkle water over the layer.
   • Repeat with dumpling wrappers and chicken mixture until all filling is used, finishing with dumpling wrappers on top.
5. Prepare water bath: Cover the baking dish tightly with foil. Place it inside a larger pan and pour hot water into the outer pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the baking dish.
6. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.
7. Rest and slice: Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing to help the layers set.
8. Finish and garnish: Drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil, then top with chili crisp and sliced green onion greens before serving.

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