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Dumpling Lasagna

This Dumpling Lasagna is the ultimate "lazy" hack for when you crave the flavors of homemade potstickers but don't want to spend an hour folding dough. By layering silky wonton wrappers with a savory ground chicken filling and baking them in a "sauna-style" water bath, you get perfectly tender results every single time.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Asian
Keyword: dumpling lasagna, lazy dumplings
Servings: 6
Calories: 351kcal
Author: Joanna Cismaru

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon ginger freshly grated
  • ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ½ small onion finely diced
  • 1 package wonton wrappers
  • ½ cup hot water

Toppings

  • Sesame seeds
  • Chopped chives or green onions
  • chili crisp or chili oil
  • soy sauce
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F / 190°C.
  • In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground chicken, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon grated ginger, ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, 2 chopped green onions, and ½ diced onion. Mix until well combined.
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  • Lightly grease an 8×8 inch or 9×9 inch baking dish. Arrange a single layer of wonton wrappers on the bottom of the dish, slightly overlapping. Spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture evenly over the wonton wrappers.
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  • Add another layer of wonton wrappers, then another layer of the chicken mixture. Repeat until the meat mixture is used up, finishing with a final layer of wonton wrappers on top.
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  • Pour ½ cup hot water evenly over the entire dish. Place this baking dish into a larger roasting dish and fill the outer dish with hot water halfway up the sides to create a water bath. Cover the dish tightly with foil.
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  • Transfer the roasting dish to the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the wonton layers are tender.
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  • Remove from oven and let the lasagna rest for about 10 minutes. Top with sesame seeds, chopped chives, chili oil, and a drizzle of soy sauce before serving.

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Notes

  1. Keep the meat layers thin so it cooks evenly.
  2. The water bath helps steam the wonton wrappers so they become soft like dumplings.
  3. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together better.
  4. Ground pork also works very well instead of chicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 942mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg
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