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Easy Wonton Tacos

These non-traditional Asian tacos are a great alternative to the usual tacos. Wonton wrappers for taco shells and filled with Lemongrass Chicken, and Pickled Red Cabbage.

These non-traditional tacos are a great alternative to the usual tacos. Won Ton wrappers are the shell and filled with Lemongrass chicken, Pickled Red Cabbage, and a Cilantro Ginger Avocado Cream

I think I have left you hanging long enough…

After hinting at a recipe that I have been working on for a while and giving you snippets, or mini-recipes for the components, we have finally come to the main event. Mini Asian Tacos!

Prepare slow cooker lemongrass chicken with minimal effort and have lots of shredded meat on hand for your next recipe. This chicken has a hint of garlic and the subtle flavor of citrus thanks to the lemongrass! Slow Cooker Lemongrass Chicken Recipe | Take Two Tapas

Ingredients Needed

  • Lemongrass Chicken
  • Pickled Red Cabbage
  • Wonton Wrappers

The chicken is the main attraction, but what would a star be without backup dancers?

A great addition to the tacos is a tart, crunchy, and pickled red cabbage slaw!

To top off the whole ensemble…

A Cilantro Ginger Avocado Cream Dressing!

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 This delicious dressing is filled with bright cilantro, spicy ginger, creamy avocado, and is great as a dressing or as a dip! Top your tacos with it too! Cilantro Ginger Avocado Cream Recipe | Take Two Tapas

How to Make Wonton Tacos

First: Preheat your oven to 375F. Brush the Wonton wrappers with olive oil and hang over the side of a glass baking dish.

Second: Bake for 4 minutes and rotate the shells on the baking dish. Turning the part of the shell that was on the inside of the dish to the outside.

Third: Bake for 4 more minutes or until they start to turn brown on the edges. Remove and let cool.

Fourth: Stuff your taco shells with chicken, cabbage, and cilantro cream. Enjoy!

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

These non-traditional Asian tacos are a great alternative to the usual tacos. Won Ton wrappers for taco shells and filled with Lemongrass chicken, Pickled Red Cabbage, and a Cilantro Ginger Avocado Cream. Mini Asian Tacos with Won Ton Wrapper Shells Recipe | Take Two Tapas

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These non-traditional Asian tacos are a great alternative to the usual tacos. Won Ton wrappers for taco shells and filled with Lemongrass chicken, Pickled Red Cabbage, and a Cilantro Ginger Avocado Cream. Mini Asian Tacos with Won Ton Wrapper Shells Recipe | Take Two Tapas

Bake a few taco shells and it’s off you go! All of the components can be made ahead of time, eaten by themselves or with other recipes, and assemble quickly for a great appetizer or dinner! The whole combination will blow your mind!

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Side view of mini asian tacos

Mini Asian Tacos

This Asian twist on tacos is made with a few components that are made ahead of time, used for other recipes and dishes, and assemble quickly! The Lemongrass chicken is topped with a crunchy pickled red cabbage slaw and a creamy cilantro ginger dressing! Perfect!
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Course: Best Tapas and Appetizers
Cuisine: American/ Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Lemongrass Chicken
  • 1 cup Pickled Red Cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro Ginger Avocado Cream
  • 8 Won Ton Wrappers

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375F.
  • Brush your Won Ton wrappers with olive oil and hang over the side of a glass baking dish.
  • Bake for 4 minutes and rotate the shells on the baking dish. Turning the part of the shell that was on the inside of the dish to the outside.
  • Bake for 4 more minutes or until they start to turn brown on the edges.
  • Remove and let cool.
  • Stuff your taco shells with chicken, cabbage, and cilantro cream.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 460mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g

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67 Comments

  1. I pinned it, because it is unique and attractive, never seen such things before. What is that pink ingredient in the above picture of this mini asian tacos? Looks delicious. We definitely want to try these.

  2. Yum Jennifer these look great! I’m down for Asian anything! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!

  3. I love the idea of baking won ton wrappers – brilliant! What a great recipe, so many wonderful ingredients!

  4. I am definitely a taco lover and these look out of this world! And they’re bit sized! Awww…. Awesome post!

    1. Thanks Barrett! I am definitely using them with other dishes. I used the cabbage with my eggs this weekend:)

  5. Oh my this all looks good! I can’t wait to try the lemongrass chicken and the pickled cabbage specifically but all together I bet it’s out of this world!

  6. These look very similar to a dish that my husband and I get at a local restaurant that is our favorite. I can’t wait to try these and see if they are indeed close!

  7. Totally totally in love wtih these. I want to eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great recipe Jennifer!

  8. How wonderful! I love how it has all come together. They look like little bites of crispy deliciousness.

    1. Thanks Kylee! I really love tacos but have a soft spot in my heart for Asian food too. I finally found a way to marry the two together!

  9. 5 stars
    I am speechless!!! What should I be praising here?! The pics? The colors? The combination of flavors? The presentation? I just love it Jennifer…amazing!!

  10. Love every aspect of this recipe! Adding to my to make list for sure : ))
    Lemongrass chicken sounds perfectttt

  11. Wow these look really lovely! Making all these things by yourself makes it even more interesting 🙂 nice asian twist Btw haha

    Thanks for sharing!

    1. Thanks Simon! I love that you can make all the components separately and then throw them together when you are ready!

  12. 5 stars
    Fantastic! I love Asian flavors and appetizers. What a creative recipe! I could easily eat 10 of those! Pinned to my appetizers board!

  13. Asian tacos are an overlooked, but easy and delicious, fusion dish that everyone will love! Thanks for the recipe!

  14. 5 stars
    Your photos looks so pretty! The colours pop! And all the recipes involved look great!! I am a huge lemongrass fan and and even more taco fan!! 🙂

  15. Ok these little tacos are adorable! Plus they look pretty delicious which is a winning combination 🙂

  16. Jennifer, I love these colourful tacos. Bright, cheerful food is always a hit with me and that lemongrass chicken sounds fabulous 🙂

  17. What a great idea to use won ton wrappers, such a fun twist! I love all the flavors you’ve got going on here 🙂

  18. 5 stars
    Love how colorful and easy these are! Perfect for a quick lunch or a simple dinner 😀

  19. Those are too cute! I love that you used wontons for the shells and I’ve been craving that lemongrass chicken ever since you first posted it!

    1. Thanks Alisa! I have so many packages of wrappers so I am always trying to find new ways to use them! I am so glad that you like the chicken. I hope it lives up to your expectations! I am making a batch right now!

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