Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos (Print)

Crispy wonton shells filled with ginger-marinated chicken, smoky spices, tangy slaw, and creamy sriracha mayo. A burst of flavor!

# Components:

→ Chicken and Marinade

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→ Wonton Shells

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→ Slaw and Garnishes

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→ Spicy Mayo Sauce

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# Directions:

01 - Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Add chicken strips, toss to coat thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
03 - Remove marinated chicken from refrigerator. Sprinkle with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until evenly coated with seasoning blend.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry 6 wonton wrappers at a time for approximately 30 seconds per side until golden brown and crisp. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to cool and form taco shapes.
05 - Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Arrange chicken strips in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 2 minutes before assembling.
06 - Shape each crispy wonton into a taco shell. Spread approximately 1 teaspoon spicy mayo on the bottom of each shell. Layer with shredded cabbage and carrots, top with chicken strips, drizzle with additional spicy mayo, and garnish with green onions and cilantro.
07 - Arrange tacos on a serving platter with lime wedges. Squeeze fresh lime juice over tacos immediately before eating.

# Expert Advice:

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  • The contrast between shattering crisp wonton shells and tender juicy chicken will make your eyes widen at first bite
  • Everything comes together in under 30 minutes of active cooking but tastes like you spent all day experimenting
  • The spicy mayo sauce is dangerously good and you will want to put it on everything afterward
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  • The wonton wrappers will curl into taco shapes as they fry so do not fight it or try to press them flat
  • Pat the chicken relatively dry before seasoning or the spices will slide right off instead of sticking
  • Have your slaw ingredients ready before you start frying because the assembly happens fast
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  • Bake the wonton wrappers at 375 degrees for 5 to 7 minutes if you want to skip the frying entirely
  • Toss the cooked chicken in crushed tortilla chips or panko for an extra layer of crunch
  • Substitute shrimp or firm tofu for the chicken if you want to switch up the protein
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