Description
Deliciously crunchy baked peanut chicken wontons made with tender rotisserie chicken, crisp coleslaw mix, and chopped peanuts, served with a creamy, tangy peanut dipping sauce. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or a light meal, these wontons are baked to golden perfection, combining savory and nutty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
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Wontons
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1 cup diced rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup coleslaw mix (found near the lettuce)
- 1 tbsp peanuts, chopped
- 30 wonton wrappers
Sauce
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- pinch crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly brush a baking sheet with canola oil to prevent sticking, and have a second baking sheet ready if needed.
- Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced rotisserie chicken, coleslaw mix, and chopped peanuts. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the sauce.
- Prepare Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together creamy peanut butter, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, and a pinch of crushed red pepper until smooth and well combined. Add 3 tablespoons of this sauce to the chicken mixture and stir thoroughly to coat the filling evenly. Reserve the remaining sauce for dipping.
- Assemble Wontons: Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon an even amount of the filling into the center of each wrapper. Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water to help seal it, fold diagonally to form a triangle, and press the edges firmly to seal completely. Place the filled wontons on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush and Bake: Brush the tops of the wontons with the remaining canola oil for a golden finish when baked. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, turning the wontons over halfway through to ensure even, golden-brown baking.
- Serve: Once golden and crisp, remove the baked peanut chicken wontons from the oven and serve hot, accompanied with the reserved peanut dipping sauce for a rich and tangy complement.
Notes
- Make sure not to overfill the wontons to prevent them from bursting during baking.
- Use canola oil or a light oil to brush the baking sheet and wontons for a healthier alternative to frying.
- If you don’t have rotisserie chicken, cooked shredded chicken breast works well.
- The dish yields approximately 8 servings, with about 3-4 wontons per serving.
- Store leftover wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 wontons
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
