Description
These Baked Peanut Chicken Wontons are a delightful appetizer combining tender rotisserie chicken, crunchy coleslaw, and chopped peanuts wrapped in crispy baked wonton wrappers. Served with a flavorful creamy peanut dipping sauce with a hint of spicy crushed red pepper, they make a perfect party snack or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
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 a bit of canola oil to prevent sticking. You may want to have a second baking sheet handy if needed.
- Mix Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the diced rotisserie chicken, coleslaw mix, and chopped peanuts. Stir together until well mixed and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the creamy peanut butter, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper until the sauce is smooth and fully combined.
- Combine Filling with Sauce: Add 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce to the chicken mixture and mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly. Reserve the remaining sauce for dipping.
- Assemble Wontons: Divide the filling evenly among the wonton wrappers. Moisten the edges of each wrapper with water to seal, then fold diagonally and press edges firmly to close.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the filled wontons on the oiled baking sheet(s). Brush the tops of the wontons lightly with the remaining canola oil to help achieve a golden brown finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes, turning the wontons once halfway through baking to ensure even crisping. Bake until the wontons are golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve the baked wontons hot with the reserved peanut dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Be sure not to overfill the wontons to make sealing easier and prevent leaks during baking.
- Brushing with canola oil helps the wontons achieve a delicious golden crisp without frying.
- If you want extra spice, increase the crushed red pepper in the sauce slightly.
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds a savory flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute wonton wrappers with gluten-free ones.
- Leftover filling can be used as a stir-fry ingredient or salad topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 wontons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
