Description
These Chicken Wonton Tacos with Asian Slaw offer a delightful fusion of crispy baked wonton shells filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and a fresh, tangy Asian-inspired slaw. Perfect as a fun appetizer or a light main dish, they combine crunchy textures with sweet and savory flavors accented by sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling
- 2 chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
Asian Slaw
- 1 (397g) bag coleslaw mix
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Wonton Tacos and Garnishes
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, to serve
- Chopped cilantro, to serve
- Sesame seeds, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray or brush them with olive or canola oil. Drape each wrapper over the side of a 9×13 inch baking dish to form a cup shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Carefully separate the shells while still pliable to make filling easier, then bake another 7-8 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Heat a large skillet on high and sauté the chicken mixture for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and well coated with the sauce.
- Mix the Slaw: While the chicken cooks, toss together the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the warm chicken mixture into each crispy wonton shell. Top generously with the prepared Asian slaw. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, then garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the wonton shells at their crispiest. These tacos make an inviting appetizer or a light, flavorful main course.
Notes
- Be careful not to over-bake the wonton shells initially; they should remain pliable for easy filling before crisping.
- Use fresh ginger for optimal flavor in the chicken marinade.
- You can substitute the coleslaw mix with shredded Napa cabbage or a mix of cabbage and carrots if desired.
- Adjust the amount of honey in the slaw dressing for sweetness preference.
- For a spicier kick, add a dash of sriracha to the chicken or drizzle over the tacos.
