Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos
This recipe combines crispy wonton shells with a savory chicken filling and a sweet teriyaki glaze.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Wonton Shells
- Wonton wrappers wonton wrappers square or round
- Cooking oil cooking oil vegetable or canola, for frying
For the Chicken Filling
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Teriyaki Glaze
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoon water for thickening
Optional Toppings
- shredded cabbage or lettuce
- diced green onions
- sesame seeds
- Sriracha or spicy mayo
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry wonton wrappers until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cook chicken mixture in the same frying pan until fully cooked. Set aside.
- For the teriyaki glaze, mix soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, cornstarch mixture in a saucepan. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken filling in wonton shells, drizzling with teriyaki glaze, and adding optional toppings.
Notes
You can customize your tacos with different toppings or sauces.