Asian Chicken Wonton Tacos (Print version)
Crispy wonton shells filled with ginger-soy chicken, sesame slaw, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
# Ingredients:
For the wonton shells
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16 square wonton wrappers
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1 tablespoon neutral oil, for brushing
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Pinch of fine salt
For the chicken
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1 lb (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, finely diced
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1 tablespoon neutral oil
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3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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1 tablespoon honey
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2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
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2 tablespoons water
For the sesame slaw
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3 cups (210 g) coleslaw mix
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3 green onions, thinly sliced
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon honey
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1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For serving
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1/4 cup (60 ml) sweet chili sauce
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
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Lime wedges, optional
# Instructions:
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Heat the oven to 375°F. Brush wonton wrappers lightly with oil, sprinkle with a little salt, and drape them over the edges of a baking dish or an upside-down muffin tin. Bake for 7-9 minutes until crisp and lightly golden, then cool.
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Combine coleslaw mix and green onions in a bowl. Add rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, and salt. Toss well and chill while you cook the chicken.
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Heat neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until the pieces are no longer pink on the outside.
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Add soy sauce, hoisin, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and water. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat the pieces.
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Fill each wonton shell with warm chicken. Top with chilled slaw, a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Serve right away with lime wedges if using.
# Good to know:
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Best assembled immediately before serving so the wonton shells stay crisp.
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The chicken and slaw can be prepped ahead and stored separately.