Ingredients
Filling
- 1 chicken breast
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup cabbage, shredded
- 1/4 cup carrots, shredded
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
Wonton Tacos
- 12 wonton wrappers
- Vegetable oil for frying
Optional Toppings
- Sliced green onions
- Additional cabbage
- Cilantro
- Sriracha sauce
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breast until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes each side, ensuring the internal temperature hits 165°F. Remove from skillet and let cool before shredding with two forks.
- Combine filling ingredients: Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onions, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrots. Stir everything together and cook for 1 minute to meld flavors.
- Add hoisin sauce: Pour in the hoisin sauce and stir well to evenly coat the chicken and vegetable mixture. Remove the skillet from heat to prevent further cooking.
- Fill wonton wrappers: Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture into the center of each wonton wrapper.
- Fold wonton tacos: Fold each wrapper diagonally to form a taco shape; no need to seal or press the edges together.
- Heat oil for frying: In a separate pan, heat about 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry wonton tacos: Carefully place the filled wontons in the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side and on the fold, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve the crispy wonton tacos immediately with optional toppings such as sliced green onions, extra cabbage, cilantro, or a drizzle of sriracha sauce.
Notes
- Shred the chicken while still warm for easier shredding.
- Do not seal the edges of the wonton tacos; the filling stays inside during frying.
- Monitor the oil temperature to avoid burning; medium-high heat is ideal.
- Use fresh vegetables for best flavor and crunch.
- These can be customized with other proteins or vegetarian fillings as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion