Chicken Wonton Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Chicken Wontons with this easy-to-follow recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These delightful parcels of flavor are perfect for lunch or snacks, offering a taste of Chinese and Asian cuisine right in your kitchen. With very low carbs and a quick preparation time, they’re ideal for busy weeknights when you crave something deliciously satisfying yet light on the protein.
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Yield: 20 wontons
Ingredients:
- 20 wonton skins
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornflour
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 200g minced chicken
- 100g diced prawns
- 2 frozen peas
- For the sauce:
- 4 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Sugar, to taste
- 1 tsp chili sauce
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 14.1
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 41.5mg
- Sodium: 169.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 0.3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.9g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and chili sauce. Adjust the sugar to your taste preference. Set aside.
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Prepare the Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced chicken, diced prawns, soy sauce, diced carrot, cornflour, and sesame oil. Mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Allow the mixture to marinate for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavors.
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Assemble the Wontons:
- Take a wonton skin and place a rounded teaspoon of the meat mixture onto the center.
- Add a couple of frozen peas on top of the filling.
- Brush some egg yolk mixture along the edge of the wonton skin, covering half of the circumference.
- Fold the wonton skin over the filling to form a triangle, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
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Repeat and Fry:
- Repeat the process until all the meat mixture has been used up, making approximately 20 wontons.
- Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium heat.
- Carefully add the wontons in batches and fry until they turn golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
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Prepare the Dipping Sauce:
- Heat a wok over medium heat.
- Pour in the prepared sauce ingredients, excluding the sugar.
- Allow the sauce to simmer.
- Once simmering, add sugar and stir until dissolved.
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Serve and Enjoy:
- Arrange the crispy chicken wontons on a serving platter.
- Serve hot with the prepared dipping sauce on the side.
- Enjoy the delightful flavors and crispy texture of these homemade chicken wontons!
Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a flavorful appetizer for your next gathering, these Chicken Wontons are sure to impress with their delicious taste and satisfying crunch. Whip up a batch today and savor the authentic flavors of Chinese cuisine right in your own kitchen! 🥟🍲
