Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos (Printable)
Crispy wonton shells loaded with marinated chicken, vibrant Asian slaw, and sweet chili drizzle for bold fusion flavor.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (14 oz)
02 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
03 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp ground ginger
06 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Wonton Taco Shells
07 - 12 square wonton wrappers
08 - Nonstick cooking spray or neutral oil (canola)
→ Asian Taco Slaw
09 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
11 - ½ cup shredded carrots
12 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar
15 - 1 tbsp soy sauce
16 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
17 - 1 tbsp sesame oil
18 - 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
19 - ½ tsp salt
→ Sweet Chili Sauce
20 - ⅓ cup bottled sweet chili sauce
21 - 1 tsp lime juice
→ Garnishes
22 - 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
23 - 1 tbsp sliced green onions
24 - Fresh cilantro leaves
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Combine chicken breasts, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and black pepper in a bowl. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
03 - Toss together red cabbage, green cabbage, carrots, green onions, and cilantro in a large bowl. Whisk together rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, and salt in a small bowl. Pour dressing over slaw and toss well. Refrigerate until ready to use.
04 - Lightly spray both sides of wonton wrappers with oil. Drape each wrapper over two bars of oven rack to form taco shape, or use taco shell baking rack. Bake for 6–8 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove carefully and cool.
05 - Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until cooked through and juices run clear. Let rest for 5 minutes, then dice into bite-sized pieces.
06 - Mix sweet chili sauce with lime juice in a small bowl.
07 - Fill each wonton shell with chicken, top with Asian slaw, and drizzle with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The crunch of a freshly baked wonton shell against tender juicy chicken creates texture magic
- You get all the bold Asian flavors in a fun handheld format that disappears faster than you can serve them
02 -
- Wonton shells go from golden to burned in seconds so set a timer and check them after 5 minutes
- The slaw needs at least 15 minutes in the dressing to soften slightly and meld flavors
03 -
- Pat the marinated chicken dry before searing to get better browning and texture
- Double the sweet chili sauce mixture and serve the extra on the side for dipping