Description
How to make crispy chicken wonton tacos with teriyaki glaze and fresh toppings that combine Asian flavors with taco fun in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Teriyaki Glaze
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Assembly
- 24 square wonton wrappers
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and cook ground chicken with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil until fully cooked and fragrant, about 8 minutes.
- Make Glaze: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and garlic powder in small saucepan until smooth, then simmer until thickened and glossy.
- Heat Oil: Pour oil into heavy-bottomed pot and heat to 350°F using candy thermometer, maintaining steady temperature is crucial for perfectly crispy wonton taco shells.
- Shape Wontons: Place 1 tablespoon chicken filling in center of each wonton wrapper, brush edges with water, fold into taco shape and press to seal completely.
- Fry Tacos: Carefully lower 3-4 wonton tacos into hot oil using tongs, fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- Glaze and Serve: Brush warm fried tacos with teriyaki glaze, fill with fresh cabbage and green onions, then sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving immediately while crispy.
Notes
- Maintain oil temperature at exactly 350°F for perfectly crispy shells that aren’t greasy.
- Store teriyaki glaze separately in refrigerator for up to one week for best quality.
- Substitute ground turkey or pork for chicken if preferred, adjusting seasonings to taste.
- Serve immediately after frying for maximum crispiness and best texture experience.
- Freeze assembled uncooked tacos for up to one month, frying directly from frozen.
- Double-fry shells if you want extra crispiness that lasts longer than usual.
Allergy Information: Soy, Gluten, Sesame
Nutrition
- Calories: 285 calories
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 18g