Viral Dumpling Bake with Chicken Recipe
This Viral Dumpling Bake with Chicken combines tender mini chicken and cilantro wontons with a rich and creamy Thai red curry sauce. Baked in a skillet with fresh spinach and shredded rotisserie chicken, this comforting dish is flavorful, quick to prepare, and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Sauce and Base
- 13.5 oz can coconut milk
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste (adjust to taste for stronger curry flavor)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (light soy sauce can be used to reduce sodium)
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1½ tsp fish sauce
Vegetables and Protein
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach (packed)
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast (or diced poached chicken)
Dumplings and Garnishes
- 30 Bibigo frozen mini chicken & cilantro wontons
- 1-2 tbsp chili crisp (Trader Joe's Crunchy Chilli Onion recommended; adjust amount to taste)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
- Optional garnishes: fresh Thai basil, fresh cilantro, finely chopped scallions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the dumpling dish.
- Prepare Sauce: Place a 12-inch deep oven-proof skillet over medium-low heat on the stovetop. Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, Thai red curry paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, and fish sauce. Whisk these ingredients together until fully combined to create a flavorful curry sauce.
- Add Spinach: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the fresh baby spinach. Toss the spinach just until it begins to wilt to retain some freshness and texture in the dish.
- Combine Chicken and Dumplings: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and frozen mini chicken and cilantro wontons to the skillet. Stir gently to combine, ensuring all dumplings are well nestled in the sauce for even cooking.
- Bake the Dish: Cover the skillet with a lid or aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the dumplings are tender. Note that baking time might be slightly longer if using larger dumplings.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish the bake with chili crisp, toasted sesame seeds, and any optional fresh herbs like Thai basil, cilantro, and scallions. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Thai red curry paste to make the dish more or less spicy to your preference.
- Using light soy sauce helps reduce the sodium content if desired.
- Trader Joe's Crunchy Chilli Onion is a mild and delicious chili crisp option, but feel free to use any chili crisp you like.
- If you don’t have rotisserie chicken, diced poached chicken works well as a substitute.
- For larger dumplings, increase baking time slightly to ensure they cook through thoroughly.
