Description
Savor the delightful crunch of crispy chicken wonton tacos, filled with juicy chicken and fresh veggies. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs, diced
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 cup cabbage, finely shredded
- Vegetable oil for frying (about 2 cups)
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Mix in sliced green onions and shredded cabbage; cook until cabbage wilts but remains crunchy (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in soy sauce and simmer for another minute.
- Lay a wonton wrapper on a clean surface, spoon filling into the center, wet edges, and fold diagonally.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry tacos until golden brown on each side (3-4 minutes).
- Serve hot with sour cream or Greek yogurt and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a healthier version, consider baking the wontons instead of frying.
- You can substitute chicken with ground turkey or plant-based meat alternatives.
- Experiment with dipping sauces like salsa or guacamole to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg