Homemade Chicken Wonton Tacos
These tacos combine the crispy texture of wonton wrappers with savory ground chicken, creating a flavorful and fun dish perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Deep Frying Pan
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Main protein component, lean and cooks quickly.
Wonton Wrappers
- 20-24 pieces Wonton Wrappers Essential for creating taco shells.
Flavor Enhancers
- 3 cloves Garlic Minced, enhances overall flavor.
- 1/4 cup Green Onions Chopped, adds fresh flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Brings umami richness.
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Adds nutty flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Provides warmth and spice.
Seasoning
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Cooking Oil
- 2 cups Cooking Oil For frying wonton wrappers.
Garnish
- 1 handful Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients on a clean countertop.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, chopped green onions, soy sauce, sesame oil, ground ginger, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Set the filling aside to marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Prepare the wonton wrappers by laying them out and covering with a damp cloth.
- Heat cooking oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Take a wonton wrapper and spoon about 1 tablespoon of the marinated chicken filling into the center.
- Fold the wrapper in half diagonally and press the edges to seal.
- Repeat the filling and sealing process with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Fry the wonton tacos in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Remove fried wontons and drain on paper towels.
- Arrange on a serving platter and garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For variations, consider adding jalapeños for spice or different vegetables for added nutrition.