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Chicken Wonton Tacos

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  • Author: Sue

Description

These Chicken Wonton Tacos combine crispy fried wonton shells with juicy shredded chicken and fresh toppings, making them a quick, flavorful, and fun twist on traditional tacos.


Ingredients

  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 1 large chicken breast)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice (fresh)
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ½ cup diced tomato
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges, for serving


Instructions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the shredded chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat well with the spices and onion mixture. Cook for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
  4. While the chicken warms, prepare the creamy sauce: in a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice until smooth.
  5. In a separate nonstick or lightly greased skillet, fry each wonton wrapper one at a time. Flatten it gently and fry for about 30 seconds per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.
  6. To assemble, place a crisp wonton shell on a plate. Spoon a portion of the spiced shredded chicken into it. Top with a drizzle of the creamy sauce, then add shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Notes

  • Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
  • Fry wonton wrappers just before serving to maintain crispiness.
  • Bake wrappers for a lighter version.
  • Prep the chicken and sauce ahead of time for convenience.
  • Customize toppings to taste.