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Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos: A Flavorful Twist for Taco Night

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos deliver a savory blend of teriyaki chicken and refreshing slaw.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Teriyaki Sauce Homemade works great too!
  • ½ tablespoon Sesame Oil Divided
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce Swap with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
For the Slaw
  • 3 cups Coleslaw Mix Pre-shredded saves time
  • 2 pieces Green Onions Sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works in a pinch
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup for a vegan option
For Assembly
  • 12 pieces Wonton Wrappers Gluten-free wrappers are a great alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Chili Sauce Adjust quantity to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For garnish
  • ¼ cup Cilantro Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Small Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the Chicken: Mix chicken breasts with teriyaki sauce, ½ tablespoon of sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add marinated chicken. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
  3. Prepare the Slaw: In a bowl, mix coleslaw, green onions, rice vinegar, honey, and remaining sesame oil. Toss to combine.
  4. Fry the Wonton Wrappers: Heat oil in a small pan. Fry wonton wrappers for 20-30 seconds each side until golden brown.
  5. Assemble the Tacos: Fill each wonton shell with chicken and slaw, drizzle with sweet chili sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble the tacos just before serving to keep the wonton shells crunchy and the slaw vibrant.

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