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Yesica Andrews

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos Easy Weeknight Dinner

These Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos make an easy dinner that's perfect for a weeknight meal or family dinner. Enjoy tender chicken pieces fried to crisp perfection inside crunchy wonton shells, all coated in a sticky sweet teriyaki glaze for a quick and simple recipe everyone will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320

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. Pour about an inch of neutral oil into a skillet and warm it over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch and salt until they are evenly coated.
  3. Fry the chicken in batches in the hot oil until they turn golden and are cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side; then remove and place on paper towels to drain.
  4. Put one piece of the fried chicken on each wonton wrapper and fold it into a taco shape.
  5. Carefully fry the assembled wonton tacos in the hot oil until the wrappers crisp up and become golden, cooking each side for 1 to 2 minutes; then drain them on paper towels.
  6. Combine soy sauce brown sugar honey rice vinegar garlic and ginger in a small saucepan and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
  7. Add the cornstarch slurry to the mixture and stir continuously until the sauce thickens in 1 to 2 minutes; then take it off the heat.
  8. Lightly toss the crispy wonton tacos in the teriyaki glaze or drizzle the sauce over them and garnish with your choice of optional toppings before serving.

Notes

  • Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F for best results. Using refrigerated wonton wrappers will result in crispier shells compared to frozen ones.