Description
These Baked Peanut Chicken Wontons are a delicious and easy appetizer or snack, combining tender rotisserie chicken, crunchy peanuts, and fresh coleslaw mix wrapped in crispy baked wonton wrappers. Served with a flavorful creamy peanut dipping sauce that balances tangy, salty, and spicy notes, they make a perfect crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Filling
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup diced rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 tbsp peanuts, chopped
- 30 wonton wrappers
Peanut Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly brush a baking sheet with a small amount of canola oil to prevent sticking. You may need a second baking sheet depending on the size of your oven and batch.
- Mix the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced rotisserie chicken, coleslaw mix, and chopped peanuts. Stir together until evenly mixed, then set aside.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a pinch of crushed red pepper until you get a smooth, well-blended sauce. Reserve about 3 tablespoons of this sauce to mix into the filling and keep the rest for serving as a dipping sauce.
- Combine Filling and Sauce: Add 3 tablespoons of the prepared peanut sauce to the chicken mixture and stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Assemble Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about a teaspoon of the chicken filling into the center. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water, then fold diagonally to form a triangle. Press the edges firmly to seal the wonton.
- Arrange and Brush Wontons: Place the sealed wontons on the prepared baking sheet(s). Brush the tops lightly with the remaining canola oil to help them brown and crisp in the oven.
- Bake: Bake the wontons in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, flipping them over halfway through to ensure even, golden-brown crispiness on both sides.
- Serve: Remove the wontons from the oven and serve warm with the reserved peanut dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Ensure wonton wrappers are sealed well with water to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
- If you prefer spicier sauce, increase the amount of crushed red pepper or add a dash of sriracha.
- You can substitute coleslaw mix with finely chopped cabbage and carrots if unavailable.
- For a gluten-free option, look for gluten-free wonton wrappers and tamari instead of soy sauce.
- These wontons can also be air fried at 350°F for about 6-8 minutes for an alternative cooking method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 wontons
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
