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Perfect Chicken Momos Recipe in 40 Mins!

Chicken Momos Recipe

These juicy chicken momos are stuffed with flavorful mince and steamed to perfection. A beloved Indo-Tibetan street food made healthier at home—light, comforting, and perfect for any gathering.
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Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, fusion, Indo-Tibetan
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories: 41kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 25

Equipment

  • Steamer or Idli cooker
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Chopping board & knife
  • Spoon or small spatula
  • Steamer plate or parchment (optional for sticking)

Ingredients

Momo Wrapper:

  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour plus extra for dusting
  • 1/3 cup Water
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Chicken Filling:

  • 200 Grams Chicken Mince ground chicken
  • 1/2 Cup finely chopped Onion
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped Celery
  • 1/2 Cup finely chopped Spring Onion
  • 1/2 Teaspoon finely chopped Ginger
  • 1/2 Teaspoon finely chopped Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Oyster Sauce
  • 1 Teaspoon Cornflour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Pepper

Instructions

  • In a bowl, knead all-purpose flour, salt, and water into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest.
    In a bowl, knead all-purpose flour, salt, and water into a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest.
  • In another bowl, mix chicken mince, chopped onions, celery, spring onion, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, cornflour, salt, and pepper.
    In another bowl, mix chicken mince, chopped onions, celery, spring onion, ginger, garlic, oyster sauce, cornflour, salt, and pepper.
  • Roll out small dough balls into thin, round wrappers.
    Roll out small dough balls into thin, round wrappers.
  • Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper.
    Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each wrapper.
  • Fold into desired shapes—half-moons, pleated, or round pouches.
  • Place momos in a greased steamer basket, leaving space between them.
    Place momos in a greased steamer basket, leaving space between them.
  • Steam for 10–12 minutes until the wrapper looks shiny and the filling is cooked.
  • Serve hot with chili-garlic chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.
    Perfect Chicken Momos Recipe in 40 Mins!

Nutrition

Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 454IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg