Description
Chicken Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, bringing together crispy golden wontons filled with juicy chicken and a fiery, tangy sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these bite-sized delights will captivate your taste buds with their explosion of flavors and textures. Customize the spice level to suit your preference, making them as versatile as they are delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 package wonton wrappers (10 oz)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3–4 green onions, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust for heat)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the filling: Finely dice chicken breasts and mix with garlic, ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and chili paste in a bowl.
- 2. Assemble wontons: Place about one tablespoon of filling onto a wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold into a triangle; press to seal.
- 3. Heat oil: In a pan or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil until shimmering at 350°F (175°C).
- 4. Fry wontons: Cook in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- 5. Make the sauce: Whisk together rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and extra chili paste if desired.
- 6. Serve: Drizzle sauce over wontons or use as a dip; garnish with sliced green onions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 wontons (90g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg