Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos

These crispy chicken wonton tacos feature thinly sliced teriyaki chicken, a bright cabbage-and-carrot slaw, and fried wonton shells for a quick, crunchy, and delicious bite perfect for family dinners and casual parties.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced Slice thinly across the grain.
1/4 cup teriyaki sauce Alternatively, mix soy sauce with brown sugar and water.
1 tbsp sesame oil, divided Use half for marinating.
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

For the Slaw

2 cups coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
2 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp honey Adjust to taste.

For Assembly

12 pieces wonton wrappers Use gluten-free wrappers if available.
2 tbsp sweet chili sauce Drizzle to taste.
1 tsp sesame seeds For garnish.
2 tbsp chopped cilantro For garnish.

Method

Preparation

Combine sliced chicken, teriyaki sauce, 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a bowl. Toss well and let sit for 10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, mix coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, rice vinegar, honey, and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil. Taste and adjust vinegar or honey to your liking.

Cooking

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Pour oil into a frying pan and heat until shimmering. Fry each wonton wrapper for 20 to 30 seconds per side until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Assembly

Fill each crispy wonton with a spoonful of chicken and a small mound of the slaw.
Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, sprinkle sesame seeds, and chopped cilantro over the tacos.
Serve immediately to keep wonton shells crunchy.

Nutrition

Serving: 3Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

Store components separately for freshness. Re-crisp shells in the oven or air fryer before serving. For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with firm tofu or shredded mushrooms.

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