Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos (Printable)
Crispy wonton tacos packed with seasoned chicken, colorful slaw, and tangy sauce. A delicious Asian fusion appetizer ready in under 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 oz), diced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
→ Wonton Shells
08 - 12 square wonton wrappers
09 - Nonstick cooking spray or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
→ Slaw
10 - 1 cup shredded cabbage
11 - 1/2 cup shredded carrots
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
16 - 1/2 teaspoon sugar
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Sauce
18 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce
20 - 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, to taste)
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - In a bowl, toss diced chicken with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, and ginger. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and salt. Toss well and set aside.
04 - Mix mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
05 - Spray or brush both sides of wonton wrappers lightly with oil. Drape each wrapper over two bars of an oven rack to form a taco shape. Bake for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool slightly before removing.
06 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, until cooked through and slightly caramelized.
07 - Fill each crispy wonton shell with chicken, top with slaw, and drizzle with the sauce. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of textures—crispy shell, tender chicken, crunchy slaw—is absolutely addictive
- Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, yet they look like something from a restaurant
- They are portable, customizable, and disappear faster than you can make them
02 -
- The wonton shells can go from perfectly golden to burnt in seconds, so set a timer and check them at the 6-minute mark
- Do not skip the cornstarch in the chicken marinade—it creates that restaurant-style glaze that makes these special
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken works in a pinch, but the texture of freshly cooked chicken with that caramelized coating is worth the extra effort
- If your wrappers are drying out while you work, cover them with a barely damp paper towel to keep them pliable