Wontons filled with chicken in a circular shape with a sweet and spicy sauce on the top.

Spicy Thai Chicken Wontons

Name: Spicy Thai Chicken Wontons
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients: ground chicken, 1 lb.; chili flakes, 1 tbsp.; garlic powder, 1 tbsp.; ginger powder, 1 tbsp.; fish sauce, 1 tbsp.; soy sauce, 1 tbsp.; green onions, 1 cup chopped; cornstarch, 1 tbsp.; egg, 1 beaten; wonton wrappers, 1 package; honey, 1/2 cup; sambal oelek (chili paste), 1/4 cup; rice vinegar, 1/4 cup; soy sauce, 1/4 cup; water, 2 tbsp.; cornstarch, 2 tbsp.

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 10 minutes

Style Fusion

Technique boiling

Diet Friendly Dairy-Free

Daily Recipe: January 22, 2023

For this recipe, we are taking a classic Chinese New Year dish and giving it a fusion twist. Instead of the traditional dumplings, we are making Spicy Thai Chicken Wontons. These wontons are filled with a mixture of ground chicken, Thai spices, and green onions, and served with a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. The dish combines the flavors of Chinese and Thai cuisine, making it a unique and exciting addition to your Chinese New Year celebration.

Ingredients (for 4)

Ground chicken - 1 lb.
Chili flakes - 1 tbsp.
Garlic powder - 1 tbsp.
Ginger powder - 1 tbsp.
Fish sauce - 1 tbsp.
Soy sauce - 1 tbsp.
Green onions - 1 cup chopped
Cornstarch - 1 tbsp.
Egg - 1 - beaten
Wonton wrappers - 1 package
Honey - 1/2 cup
Sambal oelek (chili paste) - 1/4 cup
Rice vinegar - 1/4 cup
Soy sauce - 1/4 cup
Water - 2 tbsp.
Cornstarch - 2 tbsp.

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥢🍲👨‍🍳

In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, chili flakes, garlic powder, ginger powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, chopped green onions, and cornstarch. Mix well.
Step 2 - 📦🥟👌

Take a wonton wrapper and place a teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold the wrapper up into a pouch, making sure there are no gaps in the filling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling.
Step 3 - 🍲🔥👨‍🍳

In a large pot of boiling water, cook the wontons for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface and are cooked through.
Step 4 - 🥢🔪🍯

While the wontons are cooking, make the dipping sauce. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, sambal oelek, rice vinegar, soy sauce, water, and cornstarch. Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
Step 5 - 🍲🥢🍯

Serve the cooked wontons with the dipping sauce on the side.

Additional

These Spicy Thai Chicken Wontons can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use. To freeze, simply place the wontons on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze. Once frozen, transfer them to a sealed container or bag. To cook, simply boil the frozen wontons for an extra minute or two.