Description
These Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos offer a delightful fusion of Asian-inspired flavors with a crunchy twist. Wonton wrappers are baked to a perfect golden crisp, filled with a savory mixture of shredded chicken tossed in soy, hoisin, and sesame oil, then topped with a fresh cabbage and carrot slaw and drizzled with sweet chili sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer or light snack, these tacos combine texture and vibrant taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Wonton Shells
- 12 square wonton wrappers
- Nonstick cooking spray or oil for baking
Chicken Filling
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Cabbage Slaw
- 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Topping
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Wonton Shells: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the back side of a muffin tin with nonstick spray. Gently press each wonton wrapper between two inverted muffin cups to form taco shells. Bake for 7–8 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Make Chicken Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Mix thoroughly to evenly coat the chicken with the sauce mixture.
- Prepare Cabbage Slaw: In a separate bowl, toss together the shredded red cabbage, shredded carrots, chopped green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro until well combined.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each baked wonton shell with a spoonful of the seasoned chicken mixture. Top with a generous amount of the cabbage slaw.
- Add Final Touch: Drizzle each taco with sweet chili sauce for a touch of sweetness and heat. Serve immediately to enjoy the maximum crunch of the wonton shells.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the shredded chicken in the sauce mixture for 10–15 minutes before assembling the tacos.
- Using rotisserie chicken is a convenient shortcut to save time.
- Serve immediately after assembling to ensure the wonton shells remain crispy.
- Customize the slaw with additional veggies like thinly sliced bell peppers or radishes for extra crunch.
