Asian-Inspired Chicken Wontons

Portions:25 appetizer servings
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • medium skillet
  • baking sheet
  • brush

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. ground raw chicken
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup finely chopped celery or water chestnuts
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
  • ½ 16 oz. package wonton wrappers
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter melted
  • Plum or Sweet & Sour Sauce for serving

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:

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: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 3 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g
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Course Appetizer / Chicken
Cuisine Asian