Chicken Wontons (& Quick Wonton Soup)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 3
Chicken Wontons (& Quick Wonton Soup) recipe that is perfect for a cozy night in
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

60 whole wheat dumpling wrappers
1 lb lean ground chicken or 1 lb ground lean pork
2 shallots , finely chopped
2 scallions , finely chopped
4 shiitake mushrooms , roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves , peeled and minced
12 water chestnuts , chopped
8 -10 shrimp , cut into pieces
1 tablespoon gingerroot , grated
1/2 teaspoon pepper , black
6 tablespoons soy sauce , plus more
soy sauce , for garnish
6 -8 quarts salt water , for cooking
4 inches gingerroot , peeled , sliced
3 shallots , sliced
56 ounces chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
258
Sugar
3g
Fat
7g
Chicken wontons are a classic Chinese dish that is often enjoyed as an appetizer or side dish. These bite-sized dumplings are filled with a savory filling that is wrapped in a thin layer of dough. This recipe uses lean ground chicken or pork as the filling, along with flavorful ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, gingerroot, and soy sauce. The wontons are then cooked in boiling salt water until they become soft and tender. To complete the meal, the dish is served with a flavorful soup that is seasoned with fresh cilantro, gingerroot, and sliced shallots. This recipe is perfect for a cozy night in, and it's also a great dish to impress your friends and family with.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken/pork, shallots, scallions, shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, chopped water chestnuts, shrimp, grated gingerroot, black pepper, and soy sauce.
2.Spoon in a teaspoon of the filling onto the center of a wonton wrapper.
3.Wet the edges of the wrapper with water and bring the edges together to form a triangle.
4.Pinch the edges and press to seal.
5.Boil salt water in a large pot and add wontons.
6.Cook the wontons for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
7.In a separate pot, add sliced gingerroot, sliced shallots, and chicken broth. Bring it to a boil.
8.Add fresh cilantro to the broth.
9.Serve the wontons with the soup.

PROS

Chicken wontons are delicious and easy to make.
Wontons are versatile and can be made with different fillings.
This recipe also includes a quick and tasty soup to enjoy with the wontons.

CONS

This recipe uses wheat wrappers, but they can be substituted with white flour wrappers if desired.

Wontons are usually deep-fried or served with a lot of sauce, which can make them high in calories.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe uses lean ground chicken or pork which makes it high in protein and low in fat.
Wontons can also be frozen, which makes them a convenient food option.

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