Low Fat Wantan
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful and healthy twist on a classic favorite—Low Fat Wantan! Made with lean ground chicken breast, crunchy water chestnuts, and fragrant aromatics like ginger and garlic, these light yet satisfying dumplings are seasoned to perfection with low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil. Wrapped in delicate wantan wrappers and cooked using a skillet-steaming method with minimal oil, this recipe is a guilt-free option that doesn't compromise on flavor. Ready in just 30 minutes, these golden, tender dumplings are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or light meal. Serve them warm alongside a tangy soy dipping sauce or chili vinegar for an irresistible experience! Perfect keywords: healthy wantan recipe, low fat dumplings, skillet steamed dumplings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Ground chicken breast
- 50 grams Water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 2 stalks Spring onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 24 pieces Wantan wrappers (thin)
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 bottle Cooking spray
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken breast, water chestnuts, spring onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the ingredients evenly.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. This will act as the adhesive for sealing the wantans.
Spread out the wantan wrappers on a clean surface. Place a teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wrapper.
Using a finger or a brush, lightly moisten the edges of a wrapper with the cornstarch slurry. Fold the wrapper in half to form a triangle, pressing out any air and sealing tightly.
Optionally, bring the two corners of the wantan's base together and pinch lightly to form a traditional shape.
Preheat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
Arrange the wantans in the skillet in a single layer, ensuring that they don’t overlap. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottom is lightly browned.
Add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons), cover the skillet with a lid, and let the wantans steam for 5–6 minutes until the filling is fully cooked and the wrappers are tender.
Carefully remove the wantans and serve immediately with a side of low-sodium soy dipping sauce or chili vinegar.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.6 g | 280% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 212 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1015 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.3 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 94.9 g | 190% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1214 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
