Low Carb Chicken Dumplings
Savor the delightful flavors of these low carb chicken dumplings, a perfect blend of juicy chicken and fresh herbs wrapped in a light almond flour dough. Ideal for lunch or dinner, these homemade dumplings are quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite spices. Serve them steamed with a savory sauce for a satisfying meal that aligns with your low-carb lifestyle. Enjoy comfort food without the guilt!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (12 dumplings total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
- 1 cup almond flour (100g)
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs (chives or parsley)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Cook chicken breasts in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked (7-10 minutes per side). Shred the chicken using two forks.
- Make the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour and eggs until a dough forms. Adjust with more almond flour if too sticky.
- Incorporate Flavor: Mix shredded chicken and chopped herbs into the dough; season with salt and pepper.
- Shape the Dumplings: Form small balls of dough (1 tbsp each) and flatten slightly on parchment paper.
- Steam: Place dumplings in a steamer basket over boiling water; steam for 12-15 minutes until firm.
- Serve with Sauce: Drizzle steamed dumplings with soy sauce and sesame oil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 dumplings (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg