If you need a fun appetizer idea, you’re in the right place! These crispy wonton cups are filled with a tasty Sesame Chicken Salad with tender chunks of chicken are tossed with an absolutely delicious sweet and savory dressing that’s made with tahini, tamari, mayonnaise and maple syrup. I then added snow peas, carrots, scallions and a sprinkling of fresh herbs to brighten it up and add texture. It is awesome on its own, but even better in the wonton cups.

the sesame chicken salad wonton cups

Don’t miss How To Make Wonton Cups, 15 Minute Chicken Salad Appetizer Bites. If you love the filling for these Chicken Wonton Cups try our Sesame Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps which is inspired by this recipe!

Ingredients For Sesame Chicken Wonton Cups

  • Chicken: Boneless skinless chicken breast is the best for this recipe. It’s lean, juicy, and easy to cut into even little squares. You’ll need about 8 ounces. You could use tenders instead, but you would have to adjust the cooking time slightly.
  • Wonton Wrappers: Look for packages of soft refrigerated wonton wrappers with tofu often in the produce section in large supermarkets. Or find them in Asian markets. If frozen, thaw in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours before using. You’ll need to coat them with a little cooking spray before baking so they crisp up and don’t dry out.
  • Sesame Chicken Salad Dressing: Tahini is a thick sesame seed paste with a texture similar to peanut butter. You can swap it out using peanut butter of sunflower seed butter. For savory flavor and saltiness add in soy sauce or tamari sauce and a splash of Maple Syrup to balance. And Mayonnaise adds body.
  • Veggies and Herbs: Snap Peas or snow peas, Carrot, Green onions or scallions and Basil and/or cilantro. Radishes would also be good in this or very finely shredded cabbage.
  • Black sesame seeds for garnish: I love adding black sesame seeds as a garnish because I think they contrast the color of the chicken salad well, but this step is totally optional.

How To Make Chicken Wonton Appetizer Bites

Step 1: Cook chicken

Place the chicken breast in a medium skillet and cover with cold tap water. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of the meat. Remove the chicken and let cool. Cut chicken into small cubes.

A mini muffin tin with uncooked wonton wrappers stuffed into each muffin welll before baking

Step 2: Bake wonton wrappers

Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 12-cup mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Cut corners off wonton wrappers to make an octagonal shape. Gently press wrapper down into each cup. Lightly spritz wrappers with cooking spray. Transfer the pans to the oven and bake until the wrappers are starting to turn golden brown and are crispy and bubbling, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely.

Step 3: Marinate cooked chicken

Whisk tahini, soy or tamari, maple syrup and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the chicken and refrigerate until cold, 40 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 4: Assemble chicken wonton appetizers

Stir snow peas, carrot, scallions and herbs into chicken mixture. Divide chicken salad among wonton cups, about 2 scant tablespoons each. Garnish with sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately.

the appetizers on a small plate with the platter of them in the background

FAQs and Expert Tips For Chicken Wonton Cups

How to store the chicken salad

Chicken salad will stay good in the fridge for up to 2 to 3 days, although it’s best eaten fresh (or after a few hours of chilling time). Store the chicken salad in an airtight container.

Can wonton cups be made ahead of time

These homemade wonton cups can be kept in a tightly sealed baggie for up to 24 hours. They don’t last much longer than a day and lose their crispness the longer they sit on your counter, so your best bet is to eat them as soon as possible. If you’re making these baked wontons for a party later in the day, go ahead and make them the morning or afternoon of the event. These wonton cups will be fine that same night!

Other ways to enjoy wonton cups

You can fill these easy baked wonton cups with all sorts of goodies. A few things you could stuff inside these baked wonton cups are slow cooker maple chipotle beefchicken salad, and shredded pork with peach barbecue sauce

overhead of the table scape with the platter of the wonton bites

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two of the wonton cups on a black plate from the side (closeup)

Sesame Chicken Wonton Cups


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  • Author: Katie Webster
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 1x

Description

These crispy wonton cups are filled with a tasty Sesame Chicken Salad with tender chunks of chicken are tossed with an absolutely delicious sweet and savory dressing that’s made with tahini, tamari, mayonnaise and maple syrup. I then added snow peas, carrots, scallions and a sprinkling of fresh herbs to brighten it up and add texture.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • cooking spray
  • 24 wonton wrappers, about 6 oz.
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari sauce
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, dark or amber
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced snow peas
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil and/or cilantro
  • black sesame seeds for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breast in a medium skillet and cover with cold tap water. Place over high heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and cooked through, 8 to 12 minutes, depending on thickness of the meat. Remove the chicken and let cool. Cut chicken into small cubes.
  2. Meanwhile, Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat two 12-cup mini-muffin tins with cooking spray. Cut corners off wonton wrappers to make an octagonal shape. Gently press wrapper down into each cup. Lightly spritz wrappers with cooking spray. Transfer the pans to the oven and bake until the wrappers are starting to turn golden brown and are crispy and bubbling, 10 to 14 minutes. Let cool completely.
  3. Whisk tahini, soy or tamari, maple syrup and mayonnaise in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the chicken and refrigerate until cold, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  4. Stir snow peas, carrot, scallions and herbs into chicken mixture. Divide chicken salad among wonton cups, about 2 scant tablespoons each. Garnish with sesame seeds, if using. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking Tip:

These homemade wonton cups can be kept in a tightly sealed baggie for up to 24 hours. They don’t last much longer than a day and lose their crispness the longer they sit on your counter, so your best bet is to eat them as soon as possible. If you’re making these baked wontons for a party later in the day, go ahead and make them the morning or afternoon of the event. These wonton cups will be fine that same night! The chicken salad can be prepared up to 6 hours in advance.

  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 appetizer
  • Calories: 54
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 142 mg
  • Fat: 2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 6 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g

I originally shared this recipe on May 22, 2012. I have updated the images and some of the text today.

two of the wonton cups on a black plate from the side (closeup)