Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos
A delightful twist on traditional tacos, these crispy chicken wonton tacos combine marinated chicken, crunchy coleslaw, and golden wonton wrappers for a quick and family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (divided) Use 1/2 tbsp for marinating and the rest for coleslaw
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated Reduce for milder flavor
Coleslaw and Wrappers
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 12 pieces wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce For drizzling
- 1 tsp sesame seeds For garnish
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro For garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate chicken with teriyaki sauce, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 10 minutes.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until done, about 5-7 minutes.
- Toss coleslaw mix, green onions, rice vinegar, honey, and remaining sesame oil in a bowl.
Frying Wrappers and Assembly
- Lightly fry wonton wrappers in oil for 20-30 seconds per side until crispy.
- Fill each wonton with chicken, coleslaw, and drizzle with sweet chili sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
Store any unfilled wonton wrappers and chicken mixture separately in airtight containers in the fridge. They last for 2-3 days. For best freshness, enjoy the wontons right after frying them.