Description
These Teriyaki Chicken Wonton Taco Bowls combine tender bite-sized chicken pieces tossed in a flavorful teriyaki glaze with a refreshing shredded slaw, all topped with crispy air-fried wonton strips and vibrant garnishes for a deliciously light and easy Asian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2-3 tbsp teriyaki sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ginger, minced
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
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp ginger, minced
- ½ tsp garlic, minced
Toppings
- 8-10 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray
- Sweet chili sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to a pan 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.
- Prepare Wonton Strips: Cut the wonton wrappers into strips and lay them out in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Spray them generously with cooking spray to help achieve crispiness.
- Air Fry Wonton Strips: Air fry the wonton strips at 350°F (190°C) for 4–5 minutes until they are crisp and golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent burning as they can quickly go from golden to burnt.
- Mix the Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine shredded purple cabbage, green cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onion, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw evenly between serving bowls. Spoon the cooked teriyaki chicken on top of the slaw, then scatter the crispy wonton strips over the chicken.
- Finish with Garnishes: Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the bowls if desired. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped cilantro on top. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the bowls just before eating.
Notes
- Keep a close watch on the wonton strips in the air fryer as they cook very quickly and can burn easily.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos and use gluten-free wonton wrappers if available.
- You can prepare the slaw and chicken in advance and air fry the wonton strips right before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of honey and sweet chili sauce to control the sweetness level according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
