Description
Crispy chicken wonton tacos blend Asian and Mexican flavors in a delightful culinary fusion. Small bites pack big taste, inviting you to savor each crunchy, zesty morsel with pure eating pleasure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Taco and Topping Ingredients:
- 20 wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare a flavorful chicken mixture by combining ground chicken with aromatic soy sauce, sweet hoisin sauce, nutty sesame oil, minced garlic, and zesty ginger in a mixing bowl. Blend ingredients thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and sauté the chicken mixture, stirring constantly until meat turns completely golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle cornstarch to create a slightly thickened texture, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Create crispy wonton taco shells by heating vegetable oil in a separate pan at medium temperature. Carefully place wonton wrappers into hot oil, gently pressing edges to form taco-like shapes. Fry each side until achieving a beautiful golden-brown crispness, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Construct tacos by generously filling each crisp wonton shell with the prepared spiced chicken mixture. Enhance visual appeal and texture by topping with delicate shredded cabbage, vibrant grated carrots, and freshly chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately while wontons remain crisp and chicken filling stays warm, presenting these fusion tacos as an exciting appetizer or innovative main course.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the chicken filling to prevent tough, dense meat and maintain a light, tender texture.
- Use high-heat cooking oil like vegetable or canola for consistent, even frying of wonton wrappers without burning.
- Control oil temperature around 350-375°F to ensure crispy, golden wonton shells without absorbing excess grease.
- Prep vegetables in advance and store separately to keep them fresh and crunchy before final taco assembly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg