Chicken Wontons (& Quick Wonton Soup) Recipe

Name: Chicken Wontons (& Quick Wonton Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: for wontons; 60 whole wheat dumpling wrappers; 1 lb lean ground chicken or 1 lb ground lean pork; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 scallions, finely chopped; 4 shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 12 water chestnuts, chopped; 8 -10 shrimp, cut into pieces; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black; 6 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more; soy sauce, for garnish; 6 -8 quarts salt water, for cooking; For wonton soup broth; 4 inches gingerroot, peeled, sliced; 3 shallots, sliced; 56 ounces chicken broth; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Servings: persons

for wontons
60 whole wheat dumpling wrappers
1 lb lean ground chicken or 1 lb ground lean pork
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 scallions, finely chopped
4 shiitake mushrooms, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
12 water chestnuts, chopped
8 -10 shrimp, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
1/2 teaspoon pepper, black
6 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more
soy sauce, for garnish
6 -8 quarts salt water, for cooking
For wonton soup broth
4 inches gingerroot, peeled, sliced
3 shallots, sliced
56 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

1
for wonton soup broth :
2
Simmer broth, ginger & shallots gently. Do not add cilantro until serving broth with dumplings.
3
Wet a paper towel and place it over the dumpling/wonton wrappers to keep them moist.
4
Place the ground chicken, shallots, scallions, mushrooms, garlic, water chestnuts, shrimp, ginger, salt and pepper in a large bowl and stir to combine.
5
Add the soy sauce and stir again.
6
Bring the salted water to a boil.
7
Peel off a dumpling wrapper and place 1 tablespoon of filling in the middle of the wrapper.
8
Moisten the edges of the wrapper and fold into a crescent or scrunch up into a teepee if planning to use in wonton soup.
9
Press down on the edges with the tines of a fork if making crescent shape.
10
Repeat this process with all the wrappers, making sure not to overlap the dumplings on the plate or they will stick together.
11
In batches, place the dumplings in the boiling water and cook. When they float to the surface, they are finished.
12
Remove wontons with wire skimmer or slotted spoon. Serve on plates with soy sauce or place in a broth and serve in broth as a soup. Makes about 60 wontons.

1235

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

216

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: for wontons, 60 whole wheat dumpling wrappers, 1 lb lean ground chicken or 1 lb ground lean pork, 2 shallots, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken Wontons (& Quick Wonton Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Wontons (& Quick Wonton Soup)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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