Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos (Printable)
Golden wonton shells stuffed with marinated chicken, crunchy cabbage slaw, and creamy zesty sauce. An Asian-Mexican fusion appetizer ready in under 40 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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)
21 - 1 teaspoon lime juice
# 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 use.
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 often, 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 contrast between hot, crunchy shells and cool, crisp slaw is honestly addictive
- They come together faster than you can order takeout but taste like you spent way more effort
- Perfect for parties because people can customize their own toppings and feel fancy doing it
02 -
- The wonton shells go from perfect to burnt fast, so set a timer and check them a minute early
- If your rack bars are too far apart, the wrappers might sag—use two oven-safe bowls upside down as molds instead
- Dont skip the cornstarch in the marinade, its what creates that restaurant-style glaze on the chicken
03 -
- Rotisserie chicken works in a pinch, but the marinated version is worth the extra 10 minutes
- Leftover shells can be refreshed in a 350°F oven for 3 minutes if they lose their crunch