Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe with Perfect Teriyaki Glaze
Crispy chicken wonton tacos with a perfect teriyaki glaze offer a delightful blend of textures and flavors that are sure to impress. These fun, bite-sized tacos feature crunchy wonton shells filled with tender, teriyaki-glazed chicken, making them perfect for casual dinners or festive gatherings. You can easily customize the toppings to suit your palate, whether it’s fresh cabbage, zesty green onions, or a drizzle of spicy mayo. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion. Serve these tacos as an eye-catching appetizer or a main dish and watch them disappear!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- Wonton wrappers
- Cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Optional toppings: Shredded cabbage or lettuce, Diced green onions, Sesame seeds, Sriracha or spicy mayo
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry wonton wrappers until golden and crispy, about 20-30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels.
- In another skillet, heat sesame oil and cook diced chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper until fully cooked.
- Prepare teriyaki glaze by simmering soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Toss the cooked chicken in the glaze until evenly coated.
- Assemble by filling wonton shells with glazed chicken and top with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (100g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg