Freshly Braised Chicken with Homemade Steamed Dumplings!

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken pieces

Breast reduces fat, while bone-in pieces add flavor.

dumpling wrappers

🥗Healthier: whole wheat wrappers

💰Cheaper: potato dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while potato dough is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium reduces sodium intake, tamari is gluten-free.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers healthier fats, vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Butcher and prepare the chicken.

Chop fresh garden ingredients.

Pan-fry the chicken to lock in flavors.

Scoop the dumplings and steam them in a huge pot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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