Description
These Chicken Wonton Tacos are crispy, bite-sized delights filled with sweet and savory chicken, topped with a tangy slaw. Baked or fried wonton wrappers create the perfect crunchy shell for this flavor-packed appetizer. Whether for game day, parties, or an easy dinner, these mini tacos are always a hit!
Ingredients
- For the wonton taco shells:
- 12 square wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying or cooking spray for baking
- For the chicken filling:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, shredded or finely chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- For the slaw topping:
- 1½ cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Make the wonton taco shells:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Drape wonton wrappers over an oven-safe rack or press into the cups of a mini muffin tin to form taco shapes.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes, or until golden and crisp. For frying, cook in hot oil for 10–15 seconds per side. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the chicken filling:
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until fully cooked and lightly browned.
- Stir in soy sauce, hoisin, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Simmer until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Make the slaw:
- In a bowl, combine cabbage, green onions, cilantro, vinegar or lime juice, honey or sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and let sit for a few minutes to soften and absorb flavor.
- Assemble the tacos:
- Spoon chicken mixture into wonton taco shells.
- Top with slaw and garnish with extra green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve immediately while the shells are still crisp.
Notes
- Swap chicken for ground turkey or rotisserie chicken.
- Add sriracha or chili garlic sauce for heat.
- Try mango salsa or pickled veggies instead of slaw.
- Drizzle with spicy mayo or yum yum sauce for extra flavor.
- Store components separately for make-ahead convenience.
