Description
Honey Lime Chicken Wonton Tacos are crispy, sweet, and tangy mini tacos packed with tender chicken, fresh slaw, and zesty sauce. These crowd-pleasing bites are perfect for parties, appetizers, or a creative weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), cooked and shredded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 12 square wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray or oil for brushing
- 1 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Press each wonton wrapper into a muffin cup to form a taco shell. Spray or brush with oil. Bake for 7–9 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove and cool.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shredded chicken, honey, lime juice and zest, soy sauce, garlic powder, and chili flakes. Stir to combine and heat through, about 3–4 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream, mayo, and sriracha. Set aside as a drizzle sauce.
- To assemble: Fill each crispy wonton shell with honey lime chicken, a pinch of shredded cabbage, and top with cilantro, green onions, and a drizzle of the creamy sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the crunch!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Wonton cups can be baked ahead and stored in an airtight container for 2 days.
- Swap honey lime chicken for ground turkey or shrimp if preferred.
- Make it gluten-free by using GF soy sauce and GF wonton wrappers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 wonton tacos
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg