Elevate Your Ramadan Menu with This Crispy Chicken Wonton Recipe
Ramadan is a month of blessings and fasting for Muslims around the world, but apart from fasting, it is also a month of delicious snacks and food and feasts that the Muslim community shares with each other. While general iftar (breaking fast) items include dates, jalebi, samosa, and pakodas for South Asian Muslims, it is always great to introduce new items to break the monotony. So try this crunchy and crispy chicken wonton recipe with delicious chicken filling to bring something new to your table. Even if you are not a Muslim or you are not fasting, who can say no to a crispy chicken wonton?
Chicken wontons trace their origins to China. This Chinese food was made with a thin outer layer and chicken, beef, or pork stuffing inside. The traditional Chinese chicken wontons were not fried but steamed or boiled inside a soup instead. However, the version of chicken wontons in India is derived from Pan-Asian cuisine, where there is an amalgamation of flavors in the filling and the thin dough is deep fried to get a crunchy snack. So are you ready to elevate your Ramadan menu or your snack list with this crispy chicken wonton recipe? They are super easy to make, so let’s try them together.
Ingredients For Crispy Chicken Wonton Recipe
Chicken Filling
A delicious and flavorful chicken filling is the main component of the wonton which provides the actual flavor to the recipe. Salt, black pepper powder, and red chili flakes, add a spicy kick to the filling and . The green onions, ginger, garlic, and green chilies provide a savory and aromatic flavor to the filling. Soy sauce and white vinegar give the filling a slightly sour and umami taste. The oil helps to sauté the chicken and vegetables, adding a rich flavor to the filling.
Other Ingredients
Wonton sheets wrap the chicken filling and add a crispy and crunchy texture to the dish when fried. The oil used for deep frying gives the wontons a crispy and golden brown exterior. The sticking paste helps seal the edges of the wonton sheets, ensuring that the filling remains inside during cooking.
Step By Step Instructions For Crispy Chicken Wonton Recipe
To begin, prepare the chicken filling by grinding 400g boneless chicken, 5 green onions, 1 tsp chopped ginger, 3-4 chopped garlic cloves, and 3-4 green chilies into a fine paste using a food processor.
Next, transfer the chicken filling paste to a bowl and add 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp white vinegar, and salt to taste. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
Moving on to assembling the wontons, take a wonton sheet and place 1 tbsp of the chicken filling in the middle of the sheet.
Dip your finger or a brush in the sticking paste (2 tbsp of flour + 2 tbsp of water) and run it along the edges of the sheet.
Then, fold the wonton sheet in half to form a triangle, making sure to press the edges together to seal in the filling.
Then bring the two opposite corners together.
And secure them to shape a wonton.
Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining wonton sheets and chicken filling.
Moving on to cooking the wontons, heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Carefully place the wontons in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even frying.
Once the wontons are golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
Lastly, serve the crispy chicken wontons hot with your favorite dips or chutneys and enjoy your homemade appetizer
Serving Suggestions For Crispy Chicken Wonton Recipe
To serve these delicious crispy chicken wontons, there are many great options to choose from. Firstly, you can pair them with a variety of dips and chutneys to enhance their flavor. Popular options include sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and sriracha sauce. Additionally, serving the wontons with a side of sliced green onions or fresh cilantro can add texture and brightness to the dish. To present the wontons beautifully, arrange them on a platter and sprinkle them with black sesame seeds or red pepper flakes for a pop of color. These wontons are perfect for sharing with friends and family at any gathering or party. These crispy chicken wontons are a versatile appetizer that you can serve in many different ways to suit your personal taste preferences.
You can also serve them as a snack with lays fried chicken or peri peri chicken. It can also serve as a side dish with a hearty Indian meal like Kerala masala dosa, Vijyawada biryani, or South Indian chicken curry.
Storage Suggestions
After making these delicious, crispy chicken wontons, it’s important to know how to properly store them to ensure they stay fresh and tasty. To start, allow the fried wontons to cool down completely before storing them. Then, transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate them for up to 3 days. When you are ready to reheat the wontons, there are a few different options. Firstly, you can bake them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, or until they are hot and crispy again. Another option is to reheat the wontons in a preheated air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes. However, it’s important to avoid reheating the wontons in the microwave, as this can make them soggy. By following these simple storage and reheating instructions, you can enjoy your crispy chicken wontons for up to 3 days after making them.
Elevate Your Ramadan Menu with This Crispy Chicken Wonton Recipe
Course: TiffinsCuisine: Pan Asian, AsianDifficulty: Medium4
servings30
minutes10
minutesThe above recipe is for crispy chicken wontons made with a filling of ground chicken, green onions, spices, and sauces wrapped in wonton sheets and deep-fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
- Ingredients for chicken filling
400 g 400 or 1lbs) chicken boneless, in small cubes
5 5 green onions
Salt to taste
1 tsp 1 Ginger, chopped
4 4 Garlic cloves chopped
3 3 Green chilies
1 tsp 1 Black pepper powder
1 tsp 1 Red chili flakes
1 tsp 1 Soy sauce
1 tsp 1 White vinegar
1 tbsp 1 Oil
- Other Ingredients
Wonton sheets as required
Sticking paste (2 tbsp of flour + 2 tbsp of water)
Directions
- To begin, prepare the chicken filling by grinding 400g boneless chicken, 5 green onions, 1 tsp chopped ginger, 3-4 chopped garlic cloves, and 3-4 green chilies into a fine paste using a food processor.
- Next, transfer the chicken filling paste to a bowl and add 1 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tsp white vinegar, and salt to taste. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined.
- Moving on to assembling the wontons, take a wonton sheet and place 1 tbsp of the chicken filling in the middle of the sheet.
- Dip your finger in the sticking paste (2 tbsp of flour + 2 tbsp of water) and run it along the edges of the sheet.
- Then, fold the wonton sheet in half to form a triangle, making sure to press the edges together to seal in the filling. Then bring the two corners together and shape the wonton.
- Repeat steps 3-5 with the remaining wonton sheets and chicken filling.
- Moving on to cooking the wontons, heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Carefully place the wontons in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, turning occasionally for even frying.
- Once the wontons are golden brown, remove them from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off any excess oil.
- Lastly, serve the crispy chicken wontons hot with your favorite dips or chutneys, and enjoy your homemade appetizer!
Recipe Video
FAQs
Crispy wontons consist of a filling that typically consists of meat, vegetables, and seasoning, which is wrapped in a thin dough made of flour, water, and sometimes egg. The filled dough is then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.
To keep wontons crispy, it’s best to avoid stacking them on top of each other when serving or storing them. Allow them to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. When reheating them, use an oven or air fryer rather than a microwave to prevent them from becoming soggy.
The main difference between a wonton and a dumpling is the thickness of the wrapper. Wontons have thinner and more delicate wrappers than dumplings, which are thicker and have a chewier texture. Additionally, wontons are often smaller and more bite-sized than dumplings.
Chinese fried wontons typically have a filling that includes pork mince or shrimp, vegetables, and seasoning in a wonton wrapper. They are then deep-fried until crispy and golden brown.
Wontons can be a part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation, as they are typically low in calories and fat. However, it is better to consume deep-fried wontons in moderation as they can be high in fat and calories.
Chicken wontons can be a healthier option than pork or shrimp wontons, as chicken is a leaner protein source. Additionally, steamed or boiled chicken wontons can be a healthier cooking method than deep-frying them.
Wonton wrappers are typically consists of wheat flour, water, and sometimes egg. They do not include rice flour.
You can either fry or boil wontons, depending on the cooking method used. Fried wontons are typically crispy and crunchy, while boiled wontons have a softer texture.
The inside of a wonton typically contains a filling made of minced meat, vegetables, and seasoning. The exact ingredients can vary depending on the recipe and personal preference.
Yes, maida, which is a type of wheat flour, is one of the main ingredients in wonton wrappers.
To make wontons, prepare a filling by mixing minced meat, vegetables, and seasoning. Then wrap the filling in wonton wrappers, which are made by mixing wheat flour and water to form a dough. Then you can boil, steam, or fry the wontons until cooked through and crispy.
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