Updated on September 24th, 2025
This chicken wontons recipe is one of those appetizers that feels worth the little bit of extra effort. A flavorful mix of chicken and shrimp is tucked into wonton wrappers and fried until golden and crispy. The filling is seasoned with sesame oil, fish sauce, and white pepper, giving it a classic Chinese-inspired flavor. Whether you eat them on their own or dip them into a sweet chili sauce, these wontons always disappear fast at the table.
Why this recipe works
- Flavorful filling: The mix of chicken and shrimp creates a savory and slightly sweet filling that cooks perfectly while frying in the hot oil.
- Crispy texture: Deep frying the wontons results in a golden, crunchy shell that contrasts beautifully with the tender, juicy filling inside each bite.
- Balanced seasoning: Sesame oil, white pepper, and fish sauce add depth and aroma, turning a simple appetizer into something flavorful and satisfying.
- Flexible recipe: These wontons can be served plain, with dipping sauce, or even added to soups for a versatile and exciting appetizer option.
- Crowd pleaser: Because they are bite-sized and easy to grab, chicken wontons are great for parties, game nights, or casual family dinners.
Serving suggestions
- Dipping sauce: Pair the wontons with a homemade sweet chili, lime, and cilantro sauce for a flavorful dip that brightens the rich filling.
- Appetizer platter: Serve alongside spring rolls, dumplings, or egg rolls to create a fun appetizer spread for sharing at gatherings or parties.
- Soup addition: Drop a few cooked wontons into a light chicken broth with bok choy and carrots for a cozy and filling starter.
- Family meal: Enjoy them as part of a Chinese-inspired dinner with fried rice and stir-fried vegetables, turning them into more than just an appetizer.
- Party snack: Arrange the wontons on a platter with toothpicks and dipping sauce for an easy-to-grab finger food everyone will enjoy.
Chicken wontons recipe
Make this chicken wontons recipe at home. Crispy fried wontons filled with chicken, shrimp, sesame, and green onion for a tasty appetizer.
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 1/2lb ground chicken
- 1/4lb shrimp (chopped into small pieces)
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 dash fish sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 12 wonton wrappers
- water (for sealing)
- Oil (for deep frying)
Dipping Sauce-
- 3 tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves
- pinch of sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, cilantro, and sesame seeds. Set aside.
- In a large bowl combine ground chicken, shrimp, green onion and cornstarch until well combined. Add in salt, fish sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper. Mix well. Set aside.
- Lay out a wonton wrapper onto a flat surface. Add about ½ tablespoons of the filling into the middle of the wrapper. Dip your finger into some water and wet the outer edges of the wrapper with the water. Fold the edges of the wonton wrapper up and seal the wonton so that there is not opening on the top and the wonton wrapper is securely enclosed.
- You do not want any openings in the wrapper or the oil will get in. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and wonton wrappers.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F. Deep fry the wontons in batches until golden brown and fully cooked (the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees F.). Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 604
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 1058.6 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 60.1 g
- Protein: 30.7 g
- Cholesterol: 101.4 mg