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Crispy Wonton Cups Recipe with Easy Savory Asian Chicken Filling

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These crispy wonton cups filled with a savory Asian-inspired chicken mixture are quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. Baked to golden crispness and bursting with flavor, they make a satisfying appetizer or snack.

Ingredients

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  • Wonton wrappers (square-shaped)
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thighs, finely diced or ground
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (regular or low-sodium)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (or substitute with soy sauce and honey)
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • Vegetable oil (for sautéing and brushing wonton cups)
  • Optional: toasted sesame seeds or finely chopped water chestnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your muffin tin or line it with silicone liners to prevent sticking.
  2. Gently press each wonton wrapper into the muffin tin cups, forming a little cup shape. Brush each with a light coating of vegetable oil to help crisp up during baking.
  3. Bake the wonton cups for 8-10 minutes until starting to turn golden but not fully browned.
  4. While the cups bake, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds to 1 minute).
  5. Add diced chicken to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is no longer pink and starts to brown slightly, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes to let flavors meld.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in sliced green onions and optional toasted sesame seeds or water chestnuts. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  8. Fill each baked wonton cup with a heaping teaspoon of the chicken mixture.
  9. Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes to warm through and let the filling settle.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve immediately to keep the cups crisp.

Notes

Do not overfill the wonton cups to avoid sogginess. Brush oil lightly on wrappers for even crisping. Use medium heat when cooking the filling to prevent drying out the chicken. Let wonton cups cool slightly before filling to maintain crispness. If cups brown too fast, tent with foil. If filling is dry, add a splash of chicken broth or hoisin sauce.

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