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Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos with teriyaki glaze and sesame seeds on a plate.

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos with Teriyaki Glaze

Juicy chicken pieces are fried to perfection, tucked into crispy wonton shells, and drizzled with a homemade sticky sweet teriyaki glaze for a quick and impressive dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts cut into small bite-sized pieces
  • 24 wonton wrappers approx.
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch for coating
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Neutral oil canola or vegetable, enough for about 1 inch deep in pan
  • Optional toppings shredded cabbage, sliced green onions, sesame seeds, sriracha mayo

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • Tongs
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Toss chicken pieces in a bowl with 1/4 cup cornstarch and salt until evenly coated.
  2. Working in batches, fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Place a crispy chicken piece onto each wonton wrapper. Fold the wrapper in half or shape like a taco shell.
  4. Carefully lower assembled tacos into hot oil and fry until wrappers are golden and crispy, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Toss fried wonton tacos lightly in teriyaki glaze or drizzle on top just before serving. Add optional toppings as desired.

Notes

For best results, keep oil temperature steady at 350 degrees F. Refrigerated wonton wrappers tend to fry up crispier than frozen ones.
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