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Crispy chicken dumpling bowl with pan fried dumplings, white rice, coleslaw, and green onions

Crispy Chicken Dumpling Bowls (Easy Weeknight Idea)

A smiling woman in a modern kitchen, wearing a brown apron, preparing a delicious dish with fresh ingredients.Sorrel Calver
Crispy pan-fried chicken dumplings served over jasmine rice with juicy chicken bites, fresh vegetables, and a balanced soy-ginger sauce. A structured, texture-rich bowl perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Asian-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 640 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet (nonstick preferred)
  • Medium saucepan (for rice)
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Lid for skillet

Ingredients
  

Dumplings

  • 1 package chicken dumplings fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil
  • 1/4 cup water for steaming

Chicken Bites

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp neutral oil

Bowl Base & Vegetables

  • 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup julienned carrots
  • 1/2 cup sliced cucumber
  • 2 green onions sliced

Soy-Ginger Sauce

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice: Prepare jasmine rice according to package directions. Keep warm for assembly.
  • Cook the chicken bites: Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken in a single layer for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and rest.
  • Pan-fry the dumplings: Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium. Arrange dumplings flat-side down and cook 2–3 minutes until golden. Add water carefully and cover immediately. Steam 4–5 minutes (longer if frozen). Remove lid and cook 1–2 more minutes until bottoms are crisp again.
  • Mix the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and chili flakes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Assemble the bowls: Add warm rice to each bowl. Arrange chicken bites and crispy dumplings on top. Add cabbage, carrots, and cucumber. Drizzle sauce lightly over chicken and rice, keeping dumpling bottoms crisp. Garnish with green onions.

Notes

Important: Do not pour sauce directly over dumpling bottoms to maintain crisp texture.
Meal Prep: Store components separately and reheat dumplings in a skillet for best results.
Heat Control: Moderate heat prevents dumpling bottoms from burning before steaming completes.
Keyword Chicken Bites Bowl, Chicken Dumplings, Crispy Chicken Dumpling Bowls, Easy Weeknight Dinner, Rice Bowl Dinner