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Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos

Golden, crispy wonton shells filled with savory Asian chicken, crunchy slaw, and a creamy sriracha mayo.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian Fusion
Calories: 385

Ingredients
  

Crispy Wonton Shells
  • 1 package (12 oz) wonton wrappers
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil spray
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil optional, for brushing
Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha or to taste
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 2 green onions thinly sliced
Crunchy Asian Slaw
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
  • 1 carrot julienned or grated
  • 0.25 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 0.5 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp honey
Creamy Sriracha Mayo
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush a muffin tin with oil. Gently press one wonton wrapper into each cup, forming a taco shape. Lightly spray or brush with oil. Bake for 5-8 mins until golden and crisp. Cool.
  2. For the filling, heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground chicken until no longer pink, about 5-7 mins. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 min until fragrant.
  3. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin, sriracha, and rice vinegar. Pour over chicken and stir to coat. Simmer for 1-2 mins. Remove from heat and stir in green onions.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, and cilantro for the slaw. In a small bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Toss with slaw mix.
  5. For the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and honey until smooth.
  6. To assemble, place a spoonful of slaw in a wonton shell. Top with chicken filling. Drizzle with sriracha mayo and garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Serve immediately.

Notes

Wonton shells can burn quickly, so watch them closely. For a shortcut, use shredded rotisserie chicken. Assemble just before serving to keep shells crisp.