Description
Delightful Chicken Wonton Tacos featuring tender marinated chicken, crisp Asian slaw, and crispy baked wonton shells, topped with sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro. A perfect fusion appetizer or snack with vibrant flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (thinly sliced)
- 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (minced)
Asian Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 1/4 cup green onions (diced)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
Shell & Toppings
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce (to drizzle)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into long thin strips. In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, low sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Toss well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare Wonton Shells: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Turn a muffin tin upside down and press a wonton wrapper between two muffin cups to create a ‘V’ shape. Place in the oven and bake for 9 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning. Remove and set aside. Repeat for remaining wrappers in batches.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large pan over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil. Remove the marinated chicken from the fridge and sauté in the hot oil, tossing frequently, until fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Asian Slaw: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and diced green onions. In a separate bowl, whisk together sesame oil, rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, and honey to create the dressing. Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Assemble Tacos: Take a baked wonton shell and add a layer of cooked chicken. Top with a generous spoonful of Asian slaw. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro. Repeat with remaining shells.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken wonton tacos immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake wonton shells individually and watch closely to prevent burning.
- Marinating chicken overnight can deepen the flavor for a more intense taste.
- Use low sodium soy sauce to control sodium content in the recipe.
- Sweet chili sauce can be substituted with sriracha or your favorite hot sauce for a spicier version.
- Leftovers are best stored separately: keep chicken and slaw chilled and reheat chicken before assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
