Description
Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delicious twist on traditional tacos, featuring crunchy wrappers filled with savory chicken and fresh toppings. Perfect for taco night and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
- ½ cup sour cream or yogurt (for dipping)
Instructions
- Mix diced chicken with soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger, and green onions until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken mixture for 7-10 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Lay out wonton wrappers and place about 1 tablespoon of the chicken filling in each center. Moisten edges with water and seal tightly.
- Fry filled wontons in hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve on lettuce leaves topped with cilantro and a side of sour cream or yogurt.
Notes
- For extra crunch, ensure oil is hot enough before frying.
- Customize fillings by substituting chicken with shredded beef or tofu.
- Add sriracha or sweet chili sauce for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg