Crispy Chicken Wontons
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.
YIELD: about 4 dozen.
Served with a choice of sauces, these crunchy appetizers are a big hit at parties. They're so popular that my family has even requested them as a main dish for dinner. —Connie Blesse, Auberry, California
Ingredients
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3 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
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1/2 cup shredded carrots
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1/4 cup finely chopped water chestnuts
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2 teaspoons cornstarch
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1 tablespoon water
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1 tablespoon soy sauce
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 package (16 ounce) wonton wrappers
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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Plum or sweet-and-sour sauce
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, carrots and water chestnuts. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, water, soy sauce and ginger until smooth. Add to chicken mixture; toss to coat.
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2.
Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you. (Keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel until ready to use.) Place 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides toward center over filling. Roll toward the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water; press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers and filling.
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3.
Place on greased baking sheets. Combine butter and oil; brush over wontons. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with plum or sweet-sour sauce.
Nutrition Facts
3 wontons: 157 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 258mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.
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