Sesame Chicken Wonton Cups
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.
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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.
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.
FAQs and Expert Tips For Chicken Wonton Cups
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.
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!
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 beef, chicken salad, and shredded pork with peach barbecue sauce.
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Sesame Chicken Wonton Cups
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Hi Katie,
These look awesome. Ava is a vegetarian – do you think these would work with tofu? Thanks! Jenn
Yes for sure! I think that I’d probably use baked tofu for the best texture.
Such a fun idea! I’ve yet to find a ready made gluten free wonton wrapper, but I might be tempted to make my own, just so I can eat these yummy wonton cups!
Let me know if you do find one, because I know a lot of readers here are also gluten-free so they’d appreciate the tip.
Sorry but I thought this was absolutely disgusting. Eww.
These are gorgeous and would make a lovely addition to NYE appetizers. Thanks for sharing!
Gorgeous as always. Love using wonton wrappers, they are so easy to work with!
Great recipe! Do you know if they can be made a day or two in advance and still be fresh for serving?
The wonton cups can be made ahead, once they are cooled, store them in an airtight bag or container. If they loose their crispness, you can pop them on a sheet pan and crisp them up for 2 to 3 minutes in the oven. The chicken salad cannot be stirred together in advance. You can however, mis en place the ingredients for it, and then stir them all together before serving.
Oh my goodness…I stumbled upon this recipe and absolutely LOVE IT! I first made it for the Super Bowl and we all fell in love with it..I now make it at least once a month for dinner. OMG sooo good! Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you so much Deborah. We love this one too. It is a keeper for sure.
I don’t have tahini. Can I leave it out or substitute with peanut butter?
actually, just substituted sesame oil and it’s fine.
This is a GREAT recipe – thank you. I used the circle pot sticker skins and they worked perfectly! I also added toasted sliced almonds and purple cabbage for some color. Thanks for sharing your recipes!
Great idea to use the circular potstickers! I am so glad you like this recipe!
How long do you think the little cups will stay fresh if they are not filled? Do you think I could bake 2 days in advance?
Thanks!
Deanna
I made them the day before and stored them (once they were cool) in a Ziplock bag. I didn’t try 2 days, but my guess is they would be fine. Just taste one before filling. You may need to re-crisp them quickly in the oven.
Thanks Katie, I made these for superbowl Sunday and they were a big hit. I think I’ll make them again for a doula potluck tomorrow.
Janet,
thanks so much for the feedback. I am so glad you liked them so much. I’d love to know how the other Doulas like them. Happy cooking!
-Katie
I will definitely try this! Looks yum yum!
Oh Jeez Wanda. I am blushing. Thanks so much. I am glad you like them:)
These sound amazing! Look the flavor combination and these seem like the perfect appetizer!
Thanks Vicky, I agree, they are a nice make-ahead option to add into the mix. Thanks for dropping by.
i totally needed a way to use up my left over wonton wrappers, thanks for the idea!
Lauren,
Glad I could help. And it would work with left-over chicken if you have that too.
-K
Retro is in! And this wonton cups are definitely something I’d look forward to serving on my next weekend party. Love the neat presentation. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks myfudo!