Description
Delightful Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Cups featuring crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with spicy, flavorful ground chicken mixed in a creamy, tangy Bang Bang sauce. Perfect as a party appetizer or snack that combines a crispy texture with bold, creamy, and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Wonton Cups
- 15 Wonton Wrappers, refrigerated or thawed from frozen
- Cooking spray, for greasing
Chicken Filling
- 1 pound Ground Chicken (97% lean, 3% fat)
- Pinch of Salt and Black Pepper
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup (120g) Light Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60g) Chili Garlic Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon (15g) Sriracha Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon (21g) Honey
- 1 teaspoon (5g) Rice Vinegar or Lemon Juice
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust to spice preference)
Garnish (optional)
- Sliced Green Onions
- Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tins: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray two standard size muffin tins with cooking spray, using only 3 slots on the second tin for a total of 15 cups.
- Trim and Shape Wonton Wrappers: Cut small pieces off all four corners of each wonton wrapper to help them fit better into the muffin tin slots and to avoid sharp points. Lightly dust any excess flour off the wrappers, then press each wrapper firmly into the prepared muffin tin slots to form cups.
- Bake Wonton Cups: Spray the tops of the wonton wrappers lightly with cooking spray, then bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 12 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from oven and transfer the cups onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cook the Ground Chicken: While the wonton cups are baking, heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook it thoroughly, breaking it apart with a spatula to create small crumbles. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper as it cooks until no longer pink inside.
- Make Bang Bang Sauce and Combine: In a bowl, combine light mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, sriracha, honey, rice vinegar (or lemon juice), and cayenne pepper to form the Bang Bang sauce. When the chicken is fully cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and stir the sauce into the chicken until everything is evenly coated.
- Assemble Wonton Cups: Spoon the spicy Bang Bang chicken filling generously into each cooled wonton cup. Garnish each cup with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired to add freshness and a nutty crunch.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount according to your preferred spice level.
- To make ahead, bake the wonton cups in advance and store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep crisp.
- This recipe yields 15 cups, perfect for parties or gatherings.
- Garnishes such as cilantro or chopped peanuts can be added for extra flavor and texture.
- Using lean ground chicken helps keep the dish lower in fat while maintaining juiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Keywords: Bang Bang Chicken, Wonton Cups, Appetizer, Party Snack, Spicy Chicken, Crispy Wonton, Asian Fusion Recipe
