Chicken Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Tender chicken-filled wontons served in a vibrant, spicy chili sauce that balances heat and tang for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or light dinner. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, blends ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb ground chicken
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp green onions, finely chopped
• 30 sheets wonton wrappers
• 2 tbsp for frying vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp chili garlic sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp, for garnish chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 lb ground chicken, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp grated ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 2 tbsp finely chopped green onions. Mix until fully incorporated.
2. Step 2: Place 1 wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Spoon about 1 tsp of the chicken filling into the center. Wet edges lightly with water and fold to form a triangle or half-moon shape, pressing edges firmly to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry wontons in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp chili garlic sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp honey, and 2 tbsp water until smooth.
5. Step 5: Arrange fried wontons on a serving plate and drizzle the spicy chili sauce evenly over them. Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped cilantro before serving.