Low-Carb Chicken Dumplings with a Zesty Peanut Dipping Sauce

Want great dumplings without the carbs? Low-carb chicken dumplings wrapped in cabbage leaves are the ideal option! This dish is both gratifying and healthful, since it contains flavourful ground chicken, fragrant spices, and a delicious peanut dipping sauce. Whether you’re following a low-carb diet or searching for a lighter version of classic dumplings, this meal will quickly become a favourite at your dinner table. These dumplings are a guilt-free pleasure that are both easy to prepare and full of flavour.

Ingredients:

Dipping Sauce:

• 1 tsp peanut butter
• 1 tsp sriracha sauce
• ½ tsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ tsp tamari soy sauce
• ½ tsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 pinch salt
• ½ lime, juiced

Chicken Dumplings:

• 1¼ lbs ground chicken
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp Szechuan pepper
• ½ tsp pandan powder (optional)
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1 small red onion (4 oz.), grated

• ½ scallion (¼ oz.), chopped
• 1 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional)
• 10 large green cabbage leaves

Instructions:
Prepare the Dipping Sauce.
In a small mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, Sriracha sauce, ginger garlic paste, tamari soy sauce, rice vinegar, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and lime juice.
Stir until smooth.

• Set aside in the refrigerator while you make the dumplings.
• To make the dumpling filling, mix together ground chicken, salt, Szechuan pepper, pandan powder (optional), cayenne pepper, ginger garlic paste, sliced red onion, chopped scallion and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
• If desired, add sesame oil for an additional layer of flavour.
  Prepare the cabbage leaves:
• Heat a pot of water over high heat until it reaches a roaring boil.
• Dip the cabbage leaves in boiling water for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until they are pliable but not too soft.

Remove and leave aside to cool.

• To assemble the dumplings, flatten one cabbage leaf and lay a tablespoon of chicken mixture in the centre.
  Gently fold the edges over the filling and wrap it up firmly to seal it within.
  Cook the dumplings:

  Steam the dumplings in a steamer for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is well cooked.
  Serve:

  Serve the dumplings hot, with the zesty peanut dipping sauce on the side to dip. Enjoy!
  Conclusion:

  These low-carb chicken dumplings are a tasty and healthful alternative to regular dumplings. Using cabbage leaves as wrappers makes the meal light, but the flavourful chicken filling fills your appetite. The acidic peanut dipping sauce perfectly complements the savoury dumplings, making this meal tempting for any occasion. Enjoy these guilt-free dumplings with family or friends; they will wow!