Chicken Pierogi
These chicken pierogi have a rich, flavorful ground chicken filling folded into dough wrappers, pan fried, and served with sour cream and chives. (Jump to Recipe)
Pierogi (also known as vareniki, in Russian) are these stuffed pillowy dumplings that can be filled with potatoes, meats, cottage/farmer’s cheese, or something sweet, like jam. The dough is typically homemade from scratch, which isn’t hard, it just takes a bit of kneading and rising. So here, I skip that step and use dumpling wrappers to save an hour in time for a quick pierogi recipe. If you’re looking for a dough recipe to make from scratch, try this one from the New York Times Cooking, which is excellent!
These chicken pierogi are created with a super flavorful ground chicken filling that comes together with egg, mayo, mustard, parsley, green onions, paprika, salt and pepper.
To Assemble And Cook The Pierogi:
To assemble the pierogi, work with 3-4 dough wrappers at a time. Lay them out on a clean surface. Spoon a tablespoon amount of filling in the middle of each wrapper. Dab your finger in a small dish of water and encircle the edges of the wrapper (this will help the dough stick together.) Fold the dough in half and bring the edges together. Crimp the edges of each pierogi by pinching them with your fingers to make sure they are well sealed. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet or large plate and repeat with the remaining ingredients.
To cook the pierogi, heat oil in a pan over medium/low heat. Add 6-8 pierogi at a time to the pan, making sure you don’t overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and chicken is cooked though. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining pierogi. Add additional oil as needed. Serve with sour cream and garnish with chives.
To boil the pierogi, add to a large stockpot with boiling water. Cook for 10-12 minutes. Drain in a colander and serve with sour cream and garnish with chives.
To bake the pierog, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Assemble the pierogi on the baking sheet, making sure they are not touching each other. Brush the tops of the pierogi with 2 tbsp of oil. Bake for 14-16 minutes until golden and crisp.
If you love this quick and easy dinner, be sure to check these out!:
Pierogi With Potato And Sweet Onion
Greek Chicken Gyros With Tzatziki
Sheet Pan Flank Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
If you make these Pierogi, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I’d love to hear what you think about it, or better yet, see what you’re cooking! Tag me on Insta, @fettysfoodblog with your creation.
Chicken Pierogi
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 12 oz round dough wrappers, 2 1/2 inches in diameter (about 50-60 wrappers)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or high-heat cooking oil
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, eggs, mustard, mayonnaise, parsley, green onions, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir with a large spoon until well combined.
- Assemble the pierogi: Work with 3-4 dough wrappers at a time. Lay them out on a clean surface. Spoon a tablespoon amount of filling in the middle of each wrapper. Dab your finger in a small dish of water and encircle the edges of the wrapper (this will help the dough stick together.) Fold the dough in half and bring the edges together. Crimp the edges of each pierogi by pinching them with your fingers to make sure they are well sealed. Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet or large plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
- Cook the pierogi: Heat 3 tbsp of oil in pan over medium/low heat. Add 6-8 pierogi at a time to the pan, making sure you don't overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and chicken is cooked though. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate. Repeat with remaining pierogi. Add additional oil as needed. Serve with sour cream and garnish with chives.
