Crispy Teriyaki Chicken Wonton Tacos
Delightful tacos filled with savory ground chicken and sweet teriyaki glaze, encased in crispy wonton wrappers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- 1 tablespoon oil (for frying)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- Sweet and sour sauce (for serving)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in the teriyaki sauce and allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes until glazed.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Place a small spoonful of the chicken mixture onto each wonton wrapper.
- Fold the wrapper to form tacos, sealing edges with water.
- Fry the tacos in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, sweet and sour sauce, and sesame seeds.
Notes
For a healthier option, bake the wonton tacos at 375°F for 10-12 minutes instead of frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg