Dim Sum · Pork-Free · Steamed
Ugly Dumpling Chicken Dumplings.
Six steamed chicken dumplings — the pork-free dim sum option. Seasoned chicken filling in a thin wrapper. Same price as pork at $9, lighter flavor profile.
Dim Sum · Pork-Free · Steamed
Six steamed chicken dumplings — the pork-free dim sum option. Seasoned chicken filling in a thin wrapper. Same price as pork at $9, lighter flavor profile.
Chicken dumplings occupy an important spot in the Ugly Dumpling dim sum lineup — they give diners who avoid pork an equivalent steamed dumpling experience without compromise on quality or count. Six pieces, same $9 price, same bamboo steamer presentation as the pork dumplings.
Chicken produces a fundamentally different dumpling character than pork. The filling is leaner and more delicate — less fat means the seasoning has to work harder to carry flavor, so the ginger and scallion notes come through more clearly. Where pork dumplings are rich and satisfying, chicken dumplings are clean and bright. Both are worth ordering; the choice comes down to what you want from the bite.
At 320 calories for 6 and 20g of protein, the chicken dumplings are the best macros in the steamed dumpling category — more protein per calorie than the pork version, with significantly less fat. Diners watching intake without wanting to sacrifice a proper dim sum spread tend to gravitate here.
Per full order (6 pieces). Estimates based on standard recipe; actual values may vary.
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
Allergens: Wheat, Soy, Chicken. No pork, no shellfish.
If you or someone at your table avoids pork, chicken dumplings are the dim sum go-to — same price, same format, same quality. The vegan dumplings are the other pork-free option, but chicken dumplings give you animal protein without any pork whatsoever, making them the natural substitute for mixed tables.
With 20g of protein at 320 calories, these are the leanest of the meat-filled dim sum options. Compare to pork dumplings (18g protein, 360 cal) or shumai (22g protein, 340 cal). For a high-protein, moderate-calorie dim sum order, chicken dumplings are the strongest single choice.
Seasoned ground chicken with ginger, scallion, and soy. The leaner protein means a lighter bite — cleaner on the palate and easier on the stomach than pork-heavy options.
Six pieces in a bamboo steamer, thin wheat wrapper, served with black vinegar and ginger. Identical presentation to the pork dumplings — familiar experience, different protein.
Tied with pork and vegan dumplings for the best per-piece price in the dim sum section. Six dumplings for $9 is the value anchor of the whole dim sum menu.
