Description
Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos combine tender, flavorful chicken with crunchy baked wonton shells, fresh slaw, and a spicy mayo drizzle for a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer with Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, finely chopped or shredded
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
Wonton Shells
- 12 square wonton wrappers
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil for baking/frying
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
Spicy Mayo
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Wonton Taco Shells: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the underside of a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Press each wonton wrapper into the muffin cups to form taco shell shapes. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes until the wrappers are golden and crispy. Remove and let cool completely.
- Make Chicken Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ground ginger to create the marinade and sauce for the chicken.
- Cook Chicken: Toss the chopped or shredded chicken breasts in the prepared sauce until evenly coated. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken mixture for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Slaw: In a separate bowl, combine shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix, chopped green onions, fresh cilantro, rice vinegar, and honey. Toss well to mix and allow flavors to meld.
- Make Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with sriracha according to your desired spice level. Omit sriracha if a milder sauce is preferred.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken evenly into the cooled wonton shells. Top with a generous portion of the cabbage slaw and drizzle with the spicy mayo. Serve immediately for best crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, you can lightly pan-fry the wonton wrappers instead of baking them.
- Ground chicken or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can be used as convenient substitutes for fresh chicken breasts.
- Omit the sriracha from the spicy mayo for a milder flavor suitable for all tastes.
