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Homemade chicken wonton tacos with crispy golden shells, teriyaki chicken, cabbage slaw, green onions, and sweet chili drizzle on a dark slate board.

Chicken Wonton Tacos

Crispy wonton shells filled with juicy teriyaki chicken, crunchy Asian slaw, and a sweet chili drizzle. These homemade Chicken Wonton Tacos beat the restaurant version — crispier, cheaper, and customizable.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 385kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
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Cost: $15

🍳 Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet or wok (For cooking chicken)
  • 1 Small pot or deep fryer (For frying wonton shells)
  • 1 Metal tongs (For flipping shells safely)
  • 1 Wooden spoon handle or taco rack (To shape wonton shells)
  • 1 Large mixing bowl (For tossing slaw)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping vegetables)

🛒 Ingredients

Teriyaki Chicken

  • 1 lb Boneless chicken thighs - Cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce - Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoon Brown sugar - Or honey/maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar - Adds tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger - Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil - For stir-frying
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch - Mix with water to thicken sauce

Asian Slaw

  • 2 cups Green cabbage - Shredded thin
  • 1 cup Red cabbage - Shredded thin
  • 1 cup Carrots - Shredded
  • 2 Green onions - Thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Fresh cilantro - Chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice - Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Honey - Balances acidity

Wonton Shells

  • 24 Wonton wrappers - Small square ones
  • 2 cups Vegetable oil - For frying
  • pinch Salt - Sprinkle after frying

Sweet Chili Drizzle

  • ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha - Optional, for heat
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice - Brightens flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds - For garnish

📋 Instructions

  • Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. Add chicken and marinate for 20 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the fridge).
  • Combine cabbages, carrots, green onions, and cilantro. Whisk lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey. Toss together and set aside.
  • Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Stir in cornstarch slurry, simmer 2 minutes until thickened.
  • Fry wonton wrappers 30–45 seconds per side at 350°F, shaping over a spoon handle. Or bake at 375°F for 8 minutes over an inverted muffin tin.
  • Fill each shell with teriyaki chicken, top with slaw, drizzle with chili sauce, and sprinkle sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

📝 Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

🥗 Nutrition

Serving: 220g | Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2200IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg