Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos
Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring juicy marinated chicken and crunchy coleslaw wrapped in crispy wonton skins. Simple to follow, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced Slice thinly for quicker cooking.
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (divided) Use half for marinating the chicken.
- 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
For the Coleslaw
- 2 cups coleslaw mix (cabbage and carrots)
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
For the Tacos
- 12 pieces wonton wrappers
- 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken with teriyaki sauce, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 10 minutes.
Cooking
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until done, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a bowl, toss the coleslaw mix, green onions, rice vinegar, honey, and the remaining sesame oil.
- Lightly fry wonton wrappers in oil for 20-30 seconds per side until crispy.
- Fill each wonton with chicken, coleslaw, and drizzle with sweet chili sauce.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Notes
Serve with extra toppings like more green onions or a squeeze of lime for added flavor. Store the filling in an airtight container in the fridge, and keep the fried wonton wrappers separate to maintain crispiness.