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Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos

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๐ŸŒฎ Chicken Wonton Tacos offer a delightful combination of crispy wonton shells and savory, flavorful chicken filling for a unique taco experience.
๐Ÿฅข This recipe is perfect for a crowd-pleasing meal that blends Asian-inspired flavors with the fun of handheld tacos.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 10 tacos

Ingredients

– 1 pound chicken breast cut into small pieces

– 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

– ยฝ cup stir fry sauce for the marinade

– ยผ cup sesame ginger dressing for the marinade

– 2 tablespoons soy sauce for the marinade

– 1 tablespoon brown sugar for the marinade

– 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage for the coleslaw

– ยผ cup shredded carrots for the coleslaw

– 2 tablespoons sesame ginger dressing for the coleslaw

– 10 wonton wrappers for the wonton taco shells

– Vegetable oil for frying for the wonton taco shells

– Fresh cilantro for garnish/serving optional

– Lime wedges for garnish/serving optional

Instructions

1-Combine: 1 pound of chicken pieces with ยฝ cup stir fry sauce, ยผ cup sesame ginger dressing, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar; marinate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

2-Heat: vegetable oil to 350ยฐF and fold 10 wonton wrappers into triangle shapes without sealing the edges; fry until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through; drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

3-Mix: 1 cup thinly sliced cabbage, ยผ cup shredded carrots, and 2 tablespoons sesame ginger dressing to make the coleslaw; refrigerate until youโ€™re ready to use it for a fresh, chilled topping.

4-Heat: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat; cook the marinated chicken until itโ€™s fully cooked and caramelized, which gives it that signature glaze.

5-Assemble: the tacos by placing about 1 to 1ยฝ tablespoons of chicken in each wonton shell, top with the coleslaw, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges for a zesty finish.

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Notes

โฒ๏ธ Marinate chicken at least 30 minutes for richer flavor.
๐Ÿฅ— Prepare coleslaw in advance and keep chilled for best taste.
๐Ÿ”ฅ Fry wonton wrappers carefully at 350ยฐF, flipping halfway for crispiness.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Marinating, Frying, Stir-frying
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 107
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 300 mg
  • Fat: 4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 0.4 g
  • Protein: 11 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg