Chicken Wonton Tacos
A delightful mash-up of crunchy, savory, and sweet chicken tacos served in crispy wonton shells, topped with a bright slaw and sweet chili sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, finely diced Use fresh chicken for best results.
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil For cooking the chicken
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Use fresh for better flavor.
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger Fresh ginger enhances the taste.
For the Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil For slaw dressing
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce For slaw dressing
- 1 tbsp honey
For Assembly
- 16 pcs wonton wrappers
- to taste sweet chili sauce, for serving For extra sweetness.
- to taste chopped cilantro, for garnish
- to taste sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray. Drape wonton wrappers over inverted muffin cups to form taco shells. Bake for 5–7 minutes until crisp and golden. Watch closely toward the end.
Cooking Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Cook another 2-3 minutes until chicken is glazed and sauce slightly thickens.
Making Slaw
- In a bowl, mix coleslaw, green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until coated. Let the slaw sit for a few minutes.
Assembling Tacos
- Fill wonton shells with a generous spoonful of glazed chicken, top with slaw, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Notes
Use fresh ginger and freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Store cooked chicken and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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