Shake up your usual weeknight dinner routine with these delicious Chicken Wonton Tacos! Juicy marinated pieces of chicken breast are wrapped up in crispy wonton shells and topped with fresh veggies. These tacos are unforgettably good!
Baked Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
Taco Tuesdays haven’t been the same in my house since I made these chicken wonton tacos! They’re crunchy, Chinese inspired tacos that no one in my family can seem to get enough of. Once you bite into one of these bad boys, you’ll be just as obsessed!
If you’re looking for more Chinese chicken recipes, you need to try Chinese Chicken Salad and Easy Chicken Lo Mein!
Why You’ll Love these Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos:
- Unique: When making dinner, it’s always a fun feeling to serve someone a dish they’ve never tried! These tacos are so unique, there’s a good chance you’ll be surprising everyone at the table.
- Fresh: Besides the crunchy wonton shells and marinated chicken breast pieces, the toppings on these tacos really steal the show. Coleslaw mix, cilantro and green onion give these tacos a deliciously fresh taste.
- Simple: Don’t be overwhelmed by this new recipe! The steps are very clear and easy to follow. This is an easy dinner that you’re going to love making!
How to make Chicken Wonton Tacos
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add the chicken to the mix and coat it evenly.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Sauté the chicken until it’s browned and cooked through.
- Using a muffin tin, bake the wonton wrappers for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Add the coleslaw and mix it well.
- Fill each baked wonton shell evenly with the chicken and fresh veggies.
- Top the tacos with cilantro, green onion, and chili sauce.
Can I make these chicken wonton tacos spicy?
Absolutely! The easiest way to add some heat to these already flavorful tacos would be to sprinkle some red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper into the chicken marinade.
If you want to add more fresh veggies, diced jalapeños would be a wonderful spicy garnish on top of the tacos!
What should I dip the tacos in?
Sweet chili sauce is definitely my favorite dip for these tacos. The sweet flavors of the sauce compliment the fresh, savory tacos perfectly.
However, these wonton tacos are also delicious with teriyaki sauce, tamari, and avocado ranch. It all depends on what your favorite sauce is!
Are there any other toppings I can add?
I love the simplicity of just green onions, cilantro, and coleslaw mix.
If you’re looking to add more veggies, though, more power to you! Chopped jalapeños, avocado chunks, and thinly sliced red onions would all be delicious additions to these chicken tacos.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- The longer you let the chicken marinate, the more flavorful they will be. For best results, try letting your chicken marinate in the fridge overnight. It’s worth the wait!
- Don’t toss the coleslaw in the rice vinegar and honey mixture until you’re ready to assemble and serve the tacos. If the coleslaw sits in the mixture too long, it might become limp and lose its crunchy texture.
- Want a little extra flavor? Add some flaky sea salt to the wonton wrappers right before they bake! You could also sprinkle just a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each taco.
Next time you want everyone asking, “can I have the recipe?!” This is the recipe to follow! These wonton chicken tacos are simple, yet impressive. Each bite of these crunchy wonton shells and juicy chicken breast is so satisfactory! Don’t be surprised if you can’t have just one.
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Baked Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 small piece 1-inch ginger, grated
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts chopped into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Dash of salt and pepper
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped green onion
- Sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Add in the chicken and stir to coat the pieces entirely.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add in the chicken and saute for 8-10 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- For the wontons, take a muffin tin and flip it over.
- Place the wonton wrappers between each muffin cup (forming a taco like shape), spray with cooking spray or oil, and bake for 10 minutes until browned and crispy.
- While the wontons are in the oven, whisk together the rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add in the coleslaw and toss.
- Fill each wonton with a couple spoonfuls of chicken and salad mixture.
- Top each taco with cilantro, green onion, and chili sauce.
- Serve and enjoy.
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