Teriyaki Chicken Wonton Taco Bowls Recipe
These Teriyaki Chicken Wonton Taco Bowls are a delicious, protein-packed meal combining tender teriyaki-glazed chicken, crunchy homemade slaw, and crispy air-fried wonton strips topped with sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges. Inspired by a popular appetizer, this easy-to-make bowl offers a balance of bold flavors and textures, ready in under 20 minutes and perfect for a customizable weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course, Bowl
- Method: Stir-frying, Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2–3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
- Pinch of salt
For the Slaw:
- ¼ cup shredded purple cabbage
- ¼ cup shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 green onion, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar preferred)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 8–10 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray
- Sweet chili sauce (optional, for drizzling)
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to a pan along with sesame oil, teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the chicken is fully cooked and well coated in the flavorful sauce, about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare Wonton Strips: Cut wonton wrappers into strips and arrange them in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. Spray generously with cooking spray to ensure crispiness.
- Air Fry the Wonton Strips: Air fry at 350°F (190°C) for 4–5 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning, until the strips turn golden and crispy.
- Make the Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded purple and green cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onion, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Toss well to combine and evenly coat the vegetables.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw evenly between serving bowls. Spoon the cooked teriyaki chicken on top of the slaw. Scatter the crispy wonton strips over the chicken.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle with sweet chili sauce if desired. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, and add lime wedges on the side. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy and fresh textures.
Notes
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can bake the wonton strips on a baking sheet at 350°F (175°C) for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden and crispy.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Adjust the teriyaki sauce and honey amounts based on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free soy sauce and check teriyaki sauce ingredients.
- Use fresh lime juice to brighten up the bowl right before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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