Chicken Wonton Tacos
A delightful twist on traditional flavors, these tacos feature crispy wonton shells filled with savory chicken and vibrant slaw, perfect for any meal or gathering.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil for chicken mixture
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for chicken mixture
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
For the Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil for slaw
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for slaw
- 1 tbsp honey
For Assembly
- 16 pieces wonton wrappers
- sweet chili sauce, for serving
- chopped cilantro, for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine diced chicken, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Mix well.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken mixture until it’s cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- In another bowl, prepare the slaw by mixing the coleslaw mix, green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange wonton wrappers on a baking sheet and spray lightly with oil.
- Bake the wonton wrappers for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Assembly
- Assemble the tacos by filling each wonton with the chicken mixture, then topping with the slaw.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce, garnishing with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
Notes
Add a squeeze of lime juice for a zesty kick. Use gluten-free soy sauce and wonton wrappers for a gluten-free option. Prepare chicken mixture and slaw a day in advance and store in the fridge.