Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos (Printable)
Golden wonton shells loaded with seasoned chicken, crunchy slaw, and tangy sauce for a delightful Asian-inspired appetizer.
# Ingredient List:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz), diced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
→ Wonton Shells
08 - 12 square wonton wrappers
09 - Nonstick cooking spray or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Slaw
10 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
11 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Sauce
18 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
20 - 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, to taste)
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a bowl, toss diced chicken with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Toss and set aside.
04 - Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.
05 - Spray or brush both sides of the wonton wrappers lightly with oil. Drape each wrapper over two bars of an oven rack to form a taco shape. Bake for 6–8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Cool slightly before removing.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
07 - Fill each crispy wonton shell with chicken, top with slaw, and drizzle with the sauce. Serve immediately.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- That crunch when you bite into the wonton shell is absolutely addictive
- You get all the flavors of Asian fusion in a fun hand held format
02 -
- The wonton shells will soften quickly once filled, so assemble right before serving
- Do not skip the cornstarch in the marinade, it creates the best texture on the chicken
03 -
- Watch the wonton shells closely in the oven, they go from perfect to burned fast
- Double the sauce recipe because everyone will want extra