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My Crispy Asian Chicken Tacos bring pure joy to taco night. I created these after falling in love with similar ones at our favorite restaurant and now they're our family's most requested dinner. The combination of crispy wonton shells filled with tender Asian spiced chicken and crunchy tangy slaw creates magic in every bite.
Pure Taco Magic
Something wonderful happens when those crispy shells meet juicy chicken and fresh slaw. Each bite brings the perfect balance of crunch spice and tang. I love how easily these transform from casual family dinner to party worthy appetizers making any meal feel special.
From My Kitchen to Yours
- Fresh Chicken: 2 breasts diced small ready for flavor love.
- Sweet Hoisin: 2 tablespoons brings rich sticky goodness.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: 2 tablespoons pure nutty gold.
- Good Soy: 2 tablespoons split between chicken slaw.
- Fresh Garlic: 2 cloves minced fine adds life.
- Fresh Ginger: 1 teaspoon grated brings warmth zip.
- Crisp Slaw Mix: 1 bag ready for crunch.
- Green Onions: 4 sliced thin fresh bright.
- Rice Vinegar: 1 tablespoon adds tang balance.
- Pure Honey: 1 tablespoon sweet sunshine.
- Wonton Wrappers: 16 pieces become crispy shells.
- Sweet Chili: Drizzle brings sweet heat magic.
- Garden Cilantro: Fresh chopped makes everything pretty.
- Sesame Seeds: Toasted till golden optional but lovely.
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Creating Taco Dreams
- Chicken Love
- Mix marinade ingredients let chicken soak up all that goodness fifteen minutes magic.
- Shell Magic
- Shape wontons gentle brush with oil bake until golden crisp watch close they turn quick.
- Sizzling Time
- Get pan nice hot cook chicken until edges turn beautiful brown juices flow clear.
- Fresh Crunch
- Toss slaw ingredients together until every piece dressed in tangy sauce.
- Coming Together
- Fill shells with love chicken slaw sauce sprinkle pretty toppings serve right away.
Kitchen Wisdom
Let those shells cool completely keeps them extra crispy. Drain chicken well before filling nobody likes soggy tacos. Keep everything separate until serving time makes assembly dreams come true. Toast those sesame seeds watching close brings out their nutty soul.
Make Them Your Own
Sometimes I use shrimp instead of chicken or tofu for vegetarian friends. Extra spice lovers get jalapenos sriracha makes everything fire nice. Lettuce cups work beautifully when wanting something lighter. Every version brings its own kind of happiness.
Keeping Taco Magic Fresh
These tacos shine brightest fresh made still warm. Store leftover pieces separate covered well in fridge. Warm chicken gentle assemble just before eating brings back all that crispy joy.
Party Perfect Love
My Asian Chicken Tacos bring such happiness to our table. Whether feeding family or entertaining friends they never fail to make everyone smile. Simple ingredients careful prep lots of love creating taco magic one bite at time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- → How do I shape the wonton shells?
Drape wonton wrappers over the side of a baking dish to form a taco shape. Fry carefully to maintain shape. You can also use a special taco shell mold.
- → Can I bake instead of fry the shells?
Brush wrappers with oil and bake at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until crispy. Watch closely as they brown quickly.
- → Can I make these ahead?
Cook chicken and prep toppings ahead but fry shells just before serving. They get soggy if made too far in advance.
- → What's the best way to serve these?
Arrange shells, filling and toppings separately and let guests assemble their own. This keeps shells crispy longer.
- → What else can I use for filling?
Try shrimp, tofu or ground pork. Keep the pieces small and well-seasoned with Asian flavors.
Conclusion
A creative Asian fusion dish that turns wonton wrappers into crispy taco shells filled with sweet-savory chicken and fresh slaw.