Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos
Delightful crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos filled with tender chicken and fresh slaw, served with a sweet and savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Wonton wrappers (square ones)
- Pre-packaged coleslaw mix (shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots)
- Sweet chili sauce
- Soy sauce
- Fresh ginger (minced)
- Garlic (minced)
- Rice wine vinegar
- Sesame oil
- Neutral oil (for frying, such as vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil)
- Fresh chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (toasted or plain, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by poaching or boiling until cooked through, about 15-20 minutes. Shred into bite-sized pieces.
- Whip up the sauce by whisking together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, and sesame oil. Toss chicken in the sauce.
- Assemble the slaw, if using pre-packaged mix, open it or combine shredded cabbage and carrots with vinaigrette.
- Shape and fry or bake wonton shells. For frying, heat oil and fry until golden brown, about 30-60 seconds per side. For baking, preheat oven to 375°F, spray wontons with cooking spray, drape over wire rack, and bake until crispy, 5-8 minutes.
- Assemble by taking a crispy shell, adding saucy chicken, slaw, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the crunchiness of the wontons!
Notes
Can swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a vegetarian option. Garnish for better presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg