Description
Chicken Wonton Tacos are crispy wonton shells filled with flavorful marinated chicken, crunchy slaw, and a creamy Asian-inspired dressing. This fun, bite-sized appetizer or light meal delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors with every bite.
Ingredients
- 12 square wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- For the Slaw:
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush both sides of each wonton wrapper lightly with olive oil. Drape them over the side of a baking dish or muffin pan to create a taco shape.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes or until golden and crisp. Set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add diced chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, or until fully cooked and slightly caramelized. Remove from heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper. Toss with shredded cabbage, carrots, and green onions to make the slaw.
- Mix mayonnaise, honey, sriracha, and lime juice to create the sauce.
- Assemble tacos by filling each crispy wonton shell with cooked chicken, a small scoop of slaw, and a drizzle of sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped cilantro if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use an air fryer to crisp wonton shells faster — about 3–4 minutes at 375°F.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle the tacos with crushed peanuts or crispy noodles.
- These are best served fresh to maintain the crisp texture of the wonton shells.
- You can substitute the chicken with shrimp, tofu, or ground turkey for variation.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked & Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion