Served with a choice of sauces, these crunchy appetizers are a big hit at parties. They're so popular that my family has even requested them as a main dish for dinner. —Connie Blesse, Auberry, California
Crispy Chicken Wontons
Crispy Chicken Wontons
Prep Time
25 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
about 4 dozen
Ingredients
- 3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 package (16 ounce) wonton wrappers
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- Plum or sweet-and-sour sauce
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, carrots and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and ginger until smooth. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat.
- Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
- Place on greased baking sheets. Combine butter and oil; brush over wontons. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with plum or sweet-sour sauce.
Nutrition Facts
3 wontons: 157 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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