Description
Delicious Teriyaki Chicken Wonton Taco Bowls featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory teriyaki sauce and served over a colorful cabbage and carrot slaw. Crispy air-fried wonton strips add a delightful crunch, finished with a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, sesame seeds, cilantro, and lime wedges for a fresh, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Sauce
- 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)
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)
Wonton Strips and Garnishes
- 8-10 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray
- Sweet chili sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to a pan along with 2 tsp 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 sauce, about 10-12 minutes.
- Prepare Wonton Strips: Cut the wonton wrappers into strips and spread them in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. Spray generously with cooking spray to help them crisp up.
- Air Fry Wonton Strips: Air fry the wonton strips at 350°F (190°C) for 4-5 minutes until they turn crisp and golden. Watch them closely to avoid burning.
- Make the Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded purple cabbage, shredded green cabbage, shredded carrots, sliced green onions, 1 tbsp sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, and minced garlic. Toss well to combine evenly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw evenly between serving bowls. Spoon the cooked teriyaki chicken over the slaw, then top with the crispy wonton strips. Drizzle each bowl with sweet chili sauce if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and chopped cilantro on top. Add lime wedges on the side for squeezing over. Serve immediately while the wontons are still crisp and the dish is fresh.
Notes
- Keep a close eye on wonton strips while air frying to prevent burning.
- Adjust sweetness and tanginess of the slaw dressing by varying honey and vinegar amounts to taste.
- Sweet chili sauce is optional but adds a nice sweet-spicy flavor.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with thighs for a juicier texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and gluten-free wonton wrappers.
