Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos (Printable)
Crispy wonton shells loaded with seasoned chicken, tangy Asian slaw, and sweet chili drizzle for bold fusion flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (14 oz)
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp ground ginger
06 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Wonton Taco Shells
07 - 12 square wonton wrappers
08 - Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil
→ Asian Taco Slaw
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
11 - ½ cup shredded carrots
12 - 2 green onions thinly sliced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
14 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
18 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
19 - ½ tsp salt
→ Sweet Chili Sauce
20 - ⅓ cup bottled sweet chili sauce
21 - 1 tsp lime juice
→ Garnishes
22 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
23 - 1 tbsp sliced green onions
24 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F
02 - Combine chicken breasts, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 10 minutes
03 - Toss together red and green cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl
04 - Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and salt in a small bowl. Pour dressing over the slaw and toss well. Refrigerate until ready to use
05 - Lightly spray both sides of wonton wrappers with oil. Drape each wrapper over two bars of an oven rack to form a taco shape, or use a taco shell baking rack
06 - Bake for 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove carefully and cool on a wire rack
07 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice or shred into bite-sized pieces
08 - Mix sweet chili sauce with lime juice in a small bowl
09 - Fill each wonton shell with chicken, top with Asian slaw, and drizzle with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The crunch of a crispy wonton shell against cool, tangy slaw is the kind of texture contrast that makes people pause and take notice
- Everything can be prepped ahead, making you look like a hosting genius when guests arrive
02 -
- The wonton shells go from perfect to burnt incredibly fast, so set a timer and check them at the 6 minute mark
- Let the chicken rest before dicing, or the juices will run out and leave you with dry meat
03 -
- Pat the chicken completely dry before searing to get better browning and flavor development
- If the wonton shells soften too quickly, serve the slaw on the side and let people assemble at the table