By Marie Hill

These high protein chicken and shrimp dumplings are simple, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to make at home. Lean chicken and chopped shrimp create a lighter dumpling filling that still feels satisfying.

Garlic, ginger, shiitake mushrooms, shredded carrots, and green onions add natural flavor and texture, while coconut aminos and fish sauce bring balanced umami without relying on soy sauce.

Steamed in bone broth, the dumplings stay juicy and tender and cook quickly in one pan. Once they’re done, it’s very hard not to start eating them straight from the pan.

Why These Dumplings Are Better Than Takeout

High protein, leaner filling

Chicken and shrimp provide quality protein with less saturated fat than traditional pork dumplings.

Shiitake mushrooms support immune health

Shiitake mushrooms contain beta-glucans and antioxidants while adding natural umami flavor.

Carrots provide vitamin A and fiber

Shredded carrots add beta-carotene, supporting eye health and immune function.

Lower sodium seasoning approach

Coconut aminos contain less sodium than traditional soy sauce while maintaining savory depth.

Gluten-sensitive friendly ingredients

Coconut aminos are typically gluten-free and avoid the wheat found in many soy sauces.

Dairy-free and lighter on inflammatory ingredients

The recipe uses lean proteins, vegetables, and aromatics instead of heavy sauces or dairy.

Bone broth adds minerals and collagen

Steaming with bone broth adds flavor while contributing trace minerals and collagen.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken

• 8 oz raw shrimp, finely chopped

• 3 green onions, finely sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ tbsp fresh ginger, minced

• 3 tbsp coconut aminos

• 1 tbsp rice vinegar

• 1½ tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp fish sauce

• 1–1½ tbsp chili crisp oil

• ⅓ cup finely chopped shiitake mushrooms

• ⅓ cup finely shredded carrots

• 2 tbsp bone broth (or water)

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp white pepper

• 10–12 dumpling or wonton wrappers

• 2 tsp avocado oil or olive oil

For garnish

• Chili crisp oil

• Sliced green onions

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine ground chicken, chopped shrimp, green onion, garlic, ginger, coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, fish sauce, chili crisp, shiitake mushrooms, shredded carrots, bone broth, salt, and white pepper.

2. Mix until the filling becomes slightly sticky and cohesive.

3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the oil.

4. Scoop golf-ball sized portions of the filling directly into the pan.

5. Press a dumpling wrapper over each mound and gently flatten so it adheres to the filling.

6. Pour about ⅓ cup bone broth (or water) into the pan and cover with a lid.

7. Steam the dumplings for about 5 minutes, or until fully cooked.

8. Finish with a drizzle of chili oil and sliced green onions before serving.

Macros

Macros include dumpling wrappers and bone broth and are estimates.

Per Dumpling

• Calories: 105–115

• Protein: 11–12 g

• Carbohydrates: 8–9 g

• Fat: 3 g

• Fiber: ~1 g

Serving Example: 4 Dumplings

• Calories: 420–460

• Protein: 44–48 g

• Carbohydrates: 32–36 g

• Fat: 12 g

• Fiber: 4–5 g

Turning These Dumplings Into a Complete Meal

Dumplings are often served as appetizers, but pairing them with a simple side easily turns them into a balanced meal.

Option 1: Dumplings with Steamed Edamame

Meal example

• 4 dumplings

• 1 cup steamed edamame (in pods)

Approximate nutrition

• Calories: ~480

• Protein: ~52 g

• Fiber: ~7–8 g

Option 2: Dumplings with Chicken Satay

Meal example

• 4 dumplings

• 2 chicken satay skewers (about 4 oz cooked chicken total)

Approximate nutrition

• Calories: ~540

• Protein: ~60 g

• Fiber: ~3 g

Simple ways to prepare chicken satay

• Marinate chicken in coconut milk, garlic, ginger, and lime

• Toss chicken with curry powder, turmeric, coriander, garlic, and cumin

• Marinate chicken with coconut aminos, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil

Option 3: Dumplings with Asian-Inspired Cucumber Salad

Meal example

• 4 dumplings

• 1 cup cucumber salad

Approximate nutrition

• Calories: ~390

• Protein: ~44–48 g

• Fiber: ~4 g

Quick cucumber salad

Thinly sliced cucumbers tossed with:

• rice vinegar

• sesame oil

• Korean chili flakes