Description
These Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos with Teriyaki Glaze combine savory ground chicken cooked with aromatic garlic and ginger, tossed with fresh vegetables and a flavorful teriyaki glaze, all served inside deliciously crispy fried wonton shells. Garnished with lettuce and sesame seeds, this innovative taco recipe is perfect for a fun and tasty appetizer or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Filling
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely sliced
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Wontons and Garnishes
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- Oil for frying (enough to deep fry)
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, warm the vegetable oil over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics.
- Sauté aromatics: Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, releasing their flavors.
- Cook the chicken: Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and fully cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add vegetables: Stir in the finely sliced green onions and shredded carrots. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables become slightly softened.
- Add sauces and finish filling: Mix in the soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, and sesame oil. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring well to heat all components through. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat oil for frying wontons: In a separate deep pan or deep fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C) to fry the wonton wrappers.
- Fry wonton shells: Carefully place one wonton wrapper at a time into the hot oil and fry until golden and crispy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Drain excess oil: Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried wonton shells from the oil and transfer them to paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat until all wrappers are fried.
- Assemble tacos: Place a few spoonfuls of the chicken mixture inside each crispy wonton shell.
- Garnish and serve: Top the tacos with fresh lettuce leaves and sprinkle sesame seeds on top before serving for extra crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, fry wonton shells in small batches to avoid temperature drops in the oil.
- Make sure to drain the fried wontons on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep them crispy.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or pork if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of teriyaki sauce based on desired sweetness and saltiness.
- Serve immediately after assembling to maintain the crisp texture of wonton shells.
