Chicken Wonton Tacos (Print Version)
Crispy wonton shells filled with savory chicken and fresh slaw, topped with spicy mayo drizzle.
# Recipe Ingredients:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 1 large chicken breast (about 9 oz), finely diced
02 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
03 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon sesame oil
05 - 1 garlic clove, minced
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Wonton Shells
08 - 12 round or square wonton wrappers
09 - Nonstick cooking spray or a small amount of vegetable oil
→ Slaw Topping
10 - 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
11 - 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
12 - 1 green onion, thinly sliced
13 - 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon sugar
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Drizzle Sauce
16 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
17 - 1 tablespoon sriracha (adjust to taste)
18 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, or set up taco shell molds if using.
02 - Press wonton wrappers into the muffin tin cups to form taco shell shapes. Spray lightly with oil and bake for 6 to 8 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool, then gently remove from the tin.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the finely diced chicken with soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Set aside and let marinate for 10 minutes.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 4 to 6 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove from heat.
05 - In a mixing bowl, toss the thinly sliced cabbage, shredded carrots, and sliced green onion with rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir until evenly combined.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sriracha, and lime juice until smooth. Adjust sriracha amount to your preferred heat level.
07 - Fill each crispy wonton shell with the cooked chicken, then top with the tangy slaw. Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce over each taco.
08 - Serve immediately while the wonton shells are still crispy for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch of those baked wonton shells will ruin regular taco shells for you forever, and I make no apologies.
- It hits every flavor note you crave: savory, tangy, spicy, and sweet, all in two bites.
02 -
- Those wonton shells go from golden to burnt in under a minute, so check them at the 6 minute mark and trust your eyes over the timer.
- Letting the chicken sit in the marinade for the full 10 minutes makes a noticeable difference in flavor compared to cooking it right away.
03 -
- Do not overcrowd the skillet because the chicken needs direct contact with the hot pan to develop that caramelized crust.
- Use a ziplock bag to drizzle the sauce if you want clean, pretty lines instead of messy spoonfuls.