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image of a top down mise en place shot showing shredded chicken breast wonton wrappers soy sauce hoisin sauce sesame oil garlic ginger coleslaw mix cabbage green onions carrots cilantro sesame seeds sweet chili sauce sriracha all arranged on a white marble kitchen counter with healthy clear glass bowls and rustic brown wooden kitchen sets under soft diffuse daylight
C. Motter Cindy

25 Minutes! Chicken Wonton Tacos

Quick and crispy wonton tacos filled with savory honey garlic chicken and fresh Asian slaw, inspired by a beloved restaurant classic but streamlined for home kitchens, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Crispy Wonton Shells
  • 1 package wonton wrappers square kind
  • Vegetable or Peanut Oil for frying/spraying
For the Honey Garlic Chicken Filling
  • 1 lb Chicken breast cooked, shredded, or diced, or use rotisserie chicken for speed
  • 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Soy sauce or Tamari for GF
  • 1 Tbsp Honey or Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 clove Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 2-3 Tbsp Water or Chicken Stock for thinning
  • 1 pinch White Pepper
For the Asian Slaw
  • 3 cups Shredded coleslaw mix/cabbage pre-shredded bags recommended
  • 1/2 cup Shredded carrots often included in the mix
  • 1/4 cup Chopped green onions for garnish and flavor
  • 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise optional, for creamier slaw
  • 1 Tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Honey
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
For Garnish/Optional Add-ons
  • Sweet chili sauce for drizzling
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro chopped
  • Sriracha dash for heat

Equipment

  • Air Fryer,
  • Medium bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Pan or Wok
  • tongs

Method
 

Make the Slaw
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded coleslaw mix/cabbage, shredded carrots, and most of the chopped green onions.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (if using), rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss thoroughly until every shred is lightly coated. Place in the fridge while preparing the rest.
Prepare the Crispy Wonton Shells
  1. Lightly spray both sides of the wonton wrappers with oil. Gently push the wrappers into the fold of a taco holder or drape them over the middle rack of your air fryer basket to form a U-shape.
  2. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and firm. Alternatively, for frying, heat 1/2 inch of oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat, fold a wrapper and dip quickly into the oil for 15-30 seconds per side, drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Honey Garlic Chicken Filling
  1. In a pan or wok, heat a drizzle of neutral oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Add the shredded chicken breast. Pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. Stir until evenly coated and glossy, thinning with water or chicken stock if needed.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Assemble and Serve
  1. Spoon the warm honey garlic chicken filling into each crispy wonton shell.
  2. Top with the Asian slaw, drizzle with sweet chili sauce, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, remaining green onions, cilantro, and a dash of Sriracha if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

For the best results, keep wonton wrappers dry. Use rotisserie chicken for speed. Store components separately to maintain crispiness: chicken filling up to 3-4 days in fridge, slaw up to 24 hours, shells at room temp 1-2 days. Reheat components separately and assemble fresh. Vegetarian option: Substitute with firm tofu or mushrooms. Gluten-free: Use GF wrappers and Tamari.
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