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Spicy Sesame Chicken Potstickers

Chicken potstickers, whether they are pan fried potstickers or deep fried, are the most delicious Asian appetizer. Trust me, this simple chicken potstickers recipe will become your favorite!

I always have been, and probably always will be, a sucker for potstickers. The crispy golden fried bottoms. The tender flavorful filling. A platter of them just makes me so…so… happy.

And whenever I’m out at Asian restaurants, I noticed plate after plate of potstickers going out so I don’t think I’m alone in this love affair.

How to make Chicken Potstickers at home

What is a potsticker?

Also known as dumplings, these bite-sized appetizers are made with round dough wrappers and stuffed with savory filling. They can be deep-fried, boiled and steamed. But the most popular is to steam-fry. The top parts are tender and the bottom has a perfect crunch. It’s really the best way to eat them!

What is inside chicken potstickers?

Like any potstickers, the filling possibilities are endless. These particular potstickers are stuffed with tender ground chicken, spicy jalapeños, garlic and nutty sesame oil.

Chicken potstickers on a long rectangular plate.

A few tips on potstickers:

TIP #1:  The trick is to make sure that they aren’t over stuffed. I usually use a heaping teaspoon of the filling. If you use much more than that, the wrappers break open.

TIP #2: Speaking of wrappers. You may be wondering what kind of wrappers to use. Potsticker wrappers are small round flat pieces of dough made of flour. We are fortunate enough to have amazing Asian markets, like Uwajimaya, here in Seattle so gyoza (or potsticker) wrappers are really easy to find. If you don’t have an Asian market near you, I often find the wrappers in the produce section of my grocery store.

Chicken potstickers, whether they are pan fried potstickers or deep fried, are the most delicious Asian appetizer. Trust me, this simple chicken potstickers recipe will become your favorite!

TIP #3: Don’t worry about the fancy crimped edges that you see on the dumplings at restaurants. All you want to do is make sure that the potstickers are sealed. Simply folding the wrapper over the filling and pressing the edges to seal will work just fine.

Easy Chicken Potstickers

Can you freeze potstickers?

You betcha! Whenever I make egg rolls or potstickers, I always make sure that I make extra so that I can store some in the freezer for whenever I get the craving.

The best way to freeze pot stickers is to arrange them in a single layer on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Then put them in the freezer. This ensures that you freeze each potsticker individually and none get stuck together.

Once the potstickers are frozen, put them in a freezer bag and grab them as you want them. Just make sure that you thaw them in the fridge before cooking.

Chicken potstickers, whether they are pan fried potstickers or deep fried, are the most delicious Asian appetizer. Trust me, this simple chicken potstickers recipe will become your favorite!

What is dumpling sauce made of?

When you’re making dumplings, you cannot forget the sauce. Traditionally soy-vinegar sauce and it is a must have! Good thing it is crazy easy to make. All you need to do is whisk together soy sauce, black vinegar, garlic and green onion.

DES’ TIP: Black vinegar is a dark Chinese vinegar made from fermented rice. It has a fruity taste and while most similar to balsamic, it’s not as sweet. If you cannot find black vinegar, you can substitute rice vinegar in this recipe. 

Chicken potstickers, whether they are pan fried potstickers or deep fried, are the most delicious Asian appetizer. Trust me, this simple chicken potstickers recipe will become your favorite!

Looking for more Asian recipes? Here are some of my family’s favorites!

Filipino Lumpia with Sauce 

Chicken Adobo Instant Pot

Salt and Pepper Calamari Recipe

Shrimp and Pork Wontons

Note: Recipe updated with tips, photos, video and new dipping sauce recipe 2020.

Chicken potstickers, whether they are pan fried potstickers or deep fried, are the most delicious Asian appetizer. Trust me, this simple chicken potstickers recipe will become your favorite!

Chicken potstickers, whether they are pan fried potstickers or deep fried, are the most delicious Asian appetizer. Trust me, this simple chicken potstickers recipe will become your favorite!

Spicy Sesame Chicken Potstickers

Get our easy recipe for chicken potstickers and make the best Asian appetizer you will ever taste! The recipe for spicy sesame chicken potstickers is here!
5 from 26 votes
Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 32 mins
Course Easy Appetizer Recipes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 20 Servings
Calories 502 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 1 jalapeno minced (seeds removed if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • bowl of water plus 1/2 cup for cooking
  • 20 wonton wrappers
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Potsticker Dipping Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon black vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tablespoon diced green onion

Instructions
 

  • Use your hands to combine first 8 ingredients together in a bowl. Mix well.
  • Place 1 teaspoon of mixture into a gyoza wrapper. Dip your finger in water and run along the outside edge of the wrapper. Fold wrapper over the mixture and pinch closed. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
  • To cook, heat enough oil to lightly coat the bottom of a skillet over medium-high heat. Place pot stickers in the skillet and fry 2 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Pour in 1/2 cup water, cover and cook 5-7 minutes or until water has evaporated. Serve hot.
  • To freeze, place uncooked potstickers on a baking sheet in a single layer. Freeze until solid. Transfer to freezer bags. Thaw before cooking.
  • To make dipping sauce: whisk together all ingredients.

Notes

Nutrition facts not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 63.3gProtein: 32.7gFat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 2.4gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 777mgFiber: 2.2gSugar: 0.3g
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Keywords: appetizer, chicken, dumpling, Food, gyoza, Jalapeno, potsticker, Recipe, snack, spicy

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  • Reply
    Stephanie
    December 29, 2021 at 10:52 am

    I wanted a clarification on your recipe, your ingredients say won ton wrappers but your instructions you say gyoza wrappers. These are a bit different in texture, I’d prefer using the gyoza ones , there a little thinner? Which ones are you actually using?

    • Reply
      Deseree
      December 30, 2021 at 2:13 pm

      Thanks for catching that! I typically use the gyoza for potstickers :)

  • Reply
    Salma
    September 13, 2020 at 9:42 pm

    5 stars
    So delicious recipe.i lov it

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    Eileen
    August 5, 2019 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    In the filling ingredients it calls for 1/4 teaspoon ginger. Is the ginger ground, minced or chopped? Thank you!! I’m looking forward to trying this. It looks yummy!

    • Reply
      Deseree
      August 5, 2019 at 1:41 pm

      Hi Eileen! Ground ginger :)

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    Tilli
    June 23, 2019 at 4:50 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious! Restaurant quality!

    • Reply
      Deseree
      June 24, 2019 at 11:59 am

      Thank you! So happy you enjoyed them!

  • Reply
    Sandra | A Dash of Sanity
    April 8, 2019 at 1:34 pm

    5 stars
    This will be a sure hit at my house!!

  • Reply
    Cathy
    April 1, 2019 at 8:09 am

    5 stars
    Clearly I NEED these in my life!!!

  • Reply
    Catalina
    March 31, 2019 at 12:59 am

    5 stars
    I am sure these will be a new favorite in our house! I love how crispy they look!

  • Reply
    Chrissie Baker
    March 30, 2019 at 10:55 pm

    5 stars
    I am going to try these! I love the recipes on this site. Never been disappointed!

  • Reply
    Kimberly
    March 30, 2019 at 9:16 am

    These need to happen today, they look SO good!!

  • Reply
    Katerina @ diethood .com
    March 30, 2019 at 8:52 am

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, these look incredibly delicious!! I can’t wait to try them!

  • Reply
    Michelle
    March 29, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Those do look absolutely scrumptious! I’ve never tried making my own potstickers, but your pictures are making me want to!

  • Reply
    Jo
    March 24, 2019 at 8:27 pm

    5 stars
    You had me at spicy. That’s enough for me to drool over the dish. But boy those pot stickers looks beyond deliciousness. Simply the best pot stickers i’ve seen in a long time

  • Reply
    Daniela
    March 24, 2019 at 7:58 pm

    Yum! These chicken potstickers looks so good and I love all your photos of them! Making me drool. Thanks so much for sharing :).

  • Reply
    Pearl Rodrigues
    March 23, 2019 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    Tender ground chicken with sesame oil makes a great combination. I love how juicy and appetizing this looks. I’m sure my family would love to bite into it so a must try for me

  • Reply
    Veronika's Kitchen
    March 22, 2019 at 11:58 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never tried pot stickers but they look absolutely delicious! Plus, they are easy to make and will be so great for a weekend!

  • Reply
    Aleta
    March 21, 2019 at 8:01 pm

    5 stars
    Yes please! I loooove pot stickers! The spicy sesame chicken sounds extra delicious, I can’t wait to try this recipe :P

  • Reply
    ANNE LAWTON
    March 20, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    5 stars
    Potstickers are so good! I’ve never thought of making them but that will change real soon these look absolutely tasty and easy to make

  • Reply
    Toni | Boulder Locavore
    March 20, 2019 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    These look really amazing! My kids will surely love these!

  • Reply
    Nicoletta
    March 20, 2019 at 7:05 am

    5 stars
    We love potstickers! For me only the vegetarian ones, but my husband would love this chicken version too. Yum!

  • Reply
    Catalina
    March 20, 2019 at 12:58 am

    5 stars
    This is always a winner in my house! I will try your recipe!

  • Reply
    Melanie Bauer
    March 19, 2019 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    Looks spectacular! Our whole family will surely love this, need to try this soon!

  • Reply
    Katherine | Love In My Oven
    March 19, 2019 at 7:47 pm

    YUM! You can never go wrong with potstickers! Especially spicy sesame! Mmm…love that you steamed them first! These look terrific!

  • Reply
    Pam Greer
    March 19, 2019 at 4:26 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh that filling sounds amazing and that color is gorgeous!! I love that you steam them and then pan fry them!

  • Reply
    Cindy Gordon
    March 19, 2019 at 1:13 pm

    5 stars
    You can never go wrong with a good potsticker. This is a new one of making it for me! I can’t wait to give it a try.

  • Reply
    Danielle Wolter
    March 19, 2019 at 11:03 am

    5 stars
    potstickers are the BEST! i love them so much. the flavors in these are so incredible. i’m lucky to have tons of markets near me so i can get whatever i need :-)

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    Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
    March 19, 2019 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    These potstickers look amazing, and I love the chicken filling! I always have them in restaurants, but never make them at home – maybe now’s the time!

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    Elaine Benoit
    March 19, 2019 at 5:40 am

    5 stars
    Hehe, I’m like you. I, too get full before my meal, especially if I get to eat something as delicious as your chicken potstickers as an appetizer!! This looks so yummy!

  • Reply
    Jade
    March 19, 2019 at 3:17 am

    5 stars
    These actually look incredible! I have never made these before yet you have made them look so sweet and simple! I am so looking forward to making these!

  • Reply
    Katerina @ diethood .com
    March 19, 2019 at 3:00 am

    5 stars
    These look incredibly delicious!! SO much better than take out!! YUM!!

  • Reply
    Beth Pierce
    March 18, 2019 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    These look so tasty! Way better than any restaurant version; can’t wait to give these a try!

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    Keitha
    March 14, 2019 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    I made these last night. I had to use pork because my store didn’t have ground chicken for some reason. They were still delicious though! I did however cook the meat before hand. I didn’t feel comfortable putting raw meat in there. I would put more soy sauce and salt and pepper in the mixture next time! But my boyfriend and I scarfed them down! Thank you for the recipe!

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      Deseree
      March 14, 2019 at 9:20 am

      You are so welcome! I agree that ground chicken can be kind of hard to find, and when you do it can be kind of on the expensive side for some reason. Pork is a great substitute! It’s also good to know that you can cook the meat ahead of time and it still turns out well for those that are nervous about that :)

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    Sara Hamling
    October 14, 2014 at 10:00 pm

    These were tasty and easy — mine made about 40 potstickers though instead of 20.

  • Reply
    Jessica
    August 6, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    Do you cook the meat first and then add in the wrapper?

    • Reply
      Deseree
      August 6, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      The meat isn’t cooked when you add it to the wrappers but it cooks while you are cooking the potstickers.

  • Reply
    Katy Lawler
    January 30, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    This recipe was really really good. I made a lot of extras to freeze. And just fyi i cook them straight from frozen just add a few more mins to the cooking time but they come just as good. Thanks for the recipe. At least one batch will be in my freezer st all times.

    • Reply
      Deseree
      January 30, 2014 at 11:03 pm

      Thank you Katy! And you’re welcome :)

  • Reply
    ghj
    January 18, 2014 at 6:08 am

    Gyoza! or Dumplings!

  • Reply
    Cinnamon Flowers
    January 17, 2014 at 3:27 am

    I made these and my daughter and I love them. I wondered how you keep the water from spraying everywhere when you add it to the pan that has hot oil in it. We made quite a mess. Delicous thanks so much for such a yummy recipe we have made them a number of times:)

  • Reply
    Leeann
    January 11, 2014 at 7:24 am

    I LOVE the sweet/spicy sauce that looks like soy sauce that they serve with them. Would love to have the recipe for that!

    • Reply
      MISSY
      March 25, 2014 at 2:20 pm

      It’s so delicious.
      I’ve used this one and it never fails.
      4 T soy sauce
      1 t sesame oil
      1T rice vinegar
      2 t chopped ginger
      2 T chopped green onion
      Happy Asian cookin’!

  • Reply
    CJ Huang
    November 19, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    I’m definitely looking forward to trying this recipe! Potstickers are a favorite around here too. :)

  • Reply
    Nami | Just One Cookbook
    August 14, 2013 at 11:22 pm

    I love potstickers (we call it gyoza) and my kids always get excited when I make them and put them in bento box. Yours make me drool! I should make a spicy version next time. This looks delicious!

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    Kumar's Kitchen
    August 12, 2013 at 8:16 am

    oh so perfectly crisp edged pot stickers….makes us go for more than two helping every time we have them, but this recipe we guess will make us finish off a number of plate-fulls,thanks a lot for sharing these delicacies :-)

  • Reply
    sheila
    August 11, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    I’m a sucker for a pot sticker or two also! these look amazing!!

  • Reply
    Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
    August 9, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Yes, they have to have a crispy edge…which these obviously do! Now I can’t think of anything else! These sound delish.

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