Description
Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos combine crunchy fried wonton wrappers with tender teriyaki chicken and fresh, tangy coleslaw. A quick, flavorful appetizer or light meal that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with teriyaki sauce, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 10 minutes.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss coleslaw mix, green onions, rice vinegar, honey, and remaining sesame oil.
- Lightly fry wonton wrappers in oil for 20–30 seconds per side until golden and crispy.
- Fill each crispy wonton with chicken and coleslaw.
- Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
- Use pre-shredded coleslaw to save time.
- Bake wonton wrappers at 375°F (190°C) for about 5 minutes if avoiding frying.
- Adjust sweetness and heat by adding more or less chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion