Crispy Chicken Wontons with Asian Flair
Crispy chicken wontons filled with savory Asian flavors, perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- brush
- medium skillet
Ingredients
- ½ 16 oz package Wonton wrappers
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- ¼ cup finely chopped Celery or water chestnuts
- 2 tsp grated Gingerroot
- 8 oz ground raw Chicken
- ½ cup shredded Carrots
- 2 tbsp Margarine or butter melted
- Plum or Sweet & Sour Sauce for serving
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dry Sherry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking sheet.
- In a medium skillet, cook and stir the ground chicken until no pink remains.
- Drain any excess liquid.
- Stir in the shredded carrots, chopped celery or water chestnuts, soy sauce, dry sherry, cornstarch, and grated gingerroot.
- Mix well.
- Spoon approximately 1 rounded teaspoon of the filling onto a wonton wrapper.
- Lightly brush the edges of the wrapper with water.
- To shape each wonton, carefully bring two opposite points of the square wrapper up over the filling and pinch together in the center.
- Then, bring the two remaining opposite points to the center and pinch together.
- Pinch together the edges to seal.
- Place the prepared wontons on the greased baking sheet.
- Brush the wontons with melted margarine or butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the wontons are lightly browned and crisp.
- Serve hot with Plum or Sweet & Sour Sauce for dipping.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Serve immediately with warm dipping sauces for the best taste and texture.
Wine Advice:
Pair these delightful Asian-inspired Chicken Wontons with a semi-sweet Riesling or a crisp, light-bodied Pinot Grigio to complement the flavors and refresh the palate.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 80 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Salt: 0.3 g
