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Thomas Baker

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos Easy Weeknight Dinner

These crispy chicken wonton tacos are a perfect easy dinner option that fits into any weeknight meal. Juicy fried chicken bites nestle inside crunchy wonton shells, all coated with a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze. This quick chicken tacos recipe is ideal for a family dinner or whenever you want a delightful wonton taco recipe with an Asian-American twist.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 24 wonton wrappers approx.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Neutral oil canola or vegetable enough for about 1 inch deep in pan
  • Optional toppings shredded cabbage sliced green onions sesame seeds sriracha mayo

Method
 

  1. Heat neutral oil in a skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with cornstarch and salt coating evenly.
  2. Fry the coated chicken in batches until golden and fully cooked, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
  3. Put one piece of crispy chicken on each wonton wrapper and fold the wrapper in half or shape it like a taco shell.
  4. Gently fry the assembled wonton tacos in hot oil until the wrappers turn golden and crispy, approximately 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain excess oil.
  5. In a small saucepan, stir together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook while stirring until the sauce thickens, about 1 to 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
  7. Lightly coat the fried wonton tacos with the teriyaki glaze or drizzle it on top before serving.
  8. Add optional toppings such as shredded cabbage sliced green onions sesame seeds or sriracha mayo as desired.

Notes

  • Maintain the oil temperature steadily at 350 degrees F for the best frying results. Using refrigerated wonton wrappers rather than frozen ones helps achieve a crispier texture.