Yaki Gyoza with Chicken and Tofu

Yaki Gyoza with Chicken and Tofu is a deliciously savory Japanese dumpling that combines lean chicken and soft tofu for a unique low-carb twist. Perfectly pan-fried to create a crispy bottom, these gyoza are a satisfying and healthy lunch option.

Yaki Gyoza with Chicken and Tofu
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Japanese
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Ground chicken - 200 grams
  • Firm tofu - 100 grams, crumbled
  • Green onions - 2, finely chopped
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Rice vinegar - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
  • Gyoza wrappers (low-carb if available) - 12 pieces
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons for pan frying

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, crumbled tofu, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  2. Take a gyoza wrapper and place about a teaspoon of the filling in the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, fold it in half, and pinch to seal, making pleats if desired. Repeat until all filling is used.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Arrange half of the gyoza in a single layer in the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown.
  4. Add 50ml of water to the pan and cover immediately to steam the gyoza for about 5 minutes. Remove the lid and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the water has evaporated and the gyoza are crispy.
  5. Transfer the cooked gyoza to a serving plate and repeat the frying and steaming process with the remaining gyoza, adding more oil and water as needed.
  6. Serve hot with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce and rice vinegar, if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 680 mg
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg
  • Total Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein from chicken and tofu, which supports muscle health.
  • Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

Tags

JapaneseLow CarbLunch