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Several Chicken Wonton Tacos lined up vertically served with red cabbage slaw, cilantro and limes.

Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Jan 6, 2021
UPDATED: May 9, 2025
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Chicken Wonton Tacos made with Chicken smothered in a Bang Bang Sauce and served in crispy wontons shaped like mini tacos.

These Asian – Mexican Fusion Appetizers, Chicken Wonton Tacos, are a mash-up of Bang Bang Chicken and Chicken Tacos but instead of being served inside corn tortillas, they are served instead in crispy wonton “taco” shells.

Several Chicken Wonton Tacos lined up vertically served with red cabbage slaw, cilantro and limes.

If you love Mexican Food and Asian Cuisine then you will love this recipe! First, the chicken is bursting with flavor from the bold, sweet heat of the Bang Bang Sauce that is made with the Sweet Red Chili Sauce. Of course, you can probably tell I love that flavor because of my Blackened Bang Bang Shrimp, and Bang Bang Chicken and Quinoa recipes.

Second, like my Pepper Steak Wonton Cups, these wonton taco “shells” give the appetizer that nice crunch, and then the bang bang chicken is topped with the cool, tangy red cabbage slaw, and garnished with chopped green onions and fresh cilantro.

When I lived in Houston, I loved the vast variety of restaurant cuisines that were available. Of course, we had Mexican and Tex-Mex food, but also we had a large number of Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and other types of Asian restaurants. 

Many restaurant chefs often included Fusion dishes on their menu, and frequently those were Mexican and Asian flavor combinations. Since my husband and I enjoyed eating out, we loved that fusion flavor of the restaurant dishes.  That is what inspired my Texas Thai Tacos recipe, and this Chicken Wonton Taco recipe!

3 Chicken Wonton Tacos with lime wedges and chopped cilantro and green onions on white platter with a bowl of bang bang sauce in the background.

How To Make Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos

Ingredients

Below I discuss the ingredients and possible substitutions in case you don’t have a specific ingredient on hand. However, if you are looking for the specific measurements of each ingredient, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card, which includes all the ingredients and the specific amounts of each one.

Bang Bang Sauce

  • Sweet chili sauce – This recipe calls for the Asian sweet red chili sauce, not the tomato based chili sauce. However, you could substitute the Garlic Chili Sauce (like Sriracha) if you don’t have the sweet chili sauce. To make the most authentic Bang Bang sauce, which is most like the Bonefish Grill version, then be sure to use this brand of Sweet Chili Sauce. (Amazon affiliate link.)
  • Mayonnaise – This adds creaminess to the sauce. Of course, if you are looking for a more wholesome option, then you could substitute Greek yogurt instead.
  • Sriracha – I personally think that there is no substitute for Sriracha, but some people do substitute Frank’s Hot Sauce for Sriracha.

Overhead view of ingredients for Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Nachos.

Tangy Coleslaw Ingredients

  • Red cabbage
  • Mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Olive Oil
  • Minced Garlic
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt and Pepper

Chicken Wonton Taco Ingredients

  • Wonton wrappers
  • Cooking Spray
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • Bang Bang Sauce (See above)
  • Tangy Coleslaw (See above)
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Green onions

How To Make Bang Bang Sauce 

First of all, you need to make the Bang Bang sauce since that is the star of the show. This is a copycat recipe of the popular Bonefish Grill Bang Bang Shrimp Sauce.  

  • Stir together sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and sriracha in a small bowl until well combined. Set aside ¼ cup for dipping.

Step by Step Photo Collage of How To Make Bang Bang Sauce

How To Make Tangy Coleslaw

  1. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, black pepper, and salt.
  2. Add red cabbage and toss to coat.

Step by Step Process Photos of Making Tangy Coleslaw

How To Make Chicken Wonton Tacos

For the printable, detailed instructions on how to make Chicken Wonton Tacos and the Bang Bang Sauce and Tangy Coleslaw that goes with them, scroll down to the bottom of this article, just above the comments, for the printable recipe card.

  1. Cook The Wonton Wrappers. 
  2. Prepare the Bang Bang Sauce.
  3. Cook The Chicken.
  4. Prepare the tangy coleslaw.
  5. Assemble The Chicken Wonton Tacos.
  6. Garnish with green onions and cilantro and serve!

Step by Step Process Photos of Making Chicken Wonton Tacos

Recipe Tips

  • If you find your Bang Bang Sauce is too sweet, you can add more mayonnaise or more Sriracha.
  • If you find your Bang Bang Sauce is too spicy, you can add more mayonnaise or more honey.
  • To keep the wonton cups crispy and prevent sticking to the surface, be sure to spray with cooking spray the surface that you will drape the wonton wrappers over.
  • You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, and it will work well in the recipe.

Right Diagonal Row of Chicken Wonton Tacos on white serving platter with lime wedges and chopped cilantro and green onions.

What To Serve With Chicken Wonton Tacos

  • Perfect White Rice
  • Ramen Noodle Salad

Can I Make This Recipe Ahead of Time?

You can make the Bang Bang Sauce and the Tangy Coleslaw ahead of time, and refrigerate until ready to serve. However, I recommend cooking the chicken and wontons just before serving and assembling the tacos just before serving.

Can I Freeze Chicken Wonton Tacos?

I do not recommend freezing these Chicken Wonton Tacos as they are best when served shortly after cooking the chicken and wonton taco “shells.”

More Recipes You’ll Love

  • Potato Wonton Cups
  • Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Shells
  • Meatballs with Grape Jelly and Chili Sauce
  • Homemade Tortilla Chips
  • Asian Lettuce Wraps

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Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe

Chicken Wonton Tacos are Asian - Mexican Fusion Appetizers that are a mash up of Bang Bang Chicken and Chicken Tacos that are served in crispy wonton taco "shells."
Course Appetizers
Cuisine Asian, Mexican
Keyword Bang Bang Chicken, Bang Bang Chicken Wonton Tacos, Chicken Tacos, Chicken Wonton Tacos
Prep Time 14 minutes minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 289kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

Bang Bang Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tablespoon Sriracha (or Frank's Hot Sauce)
  • 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (plus 1/4 cup for dipping)

Tangy Coleslaw

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup red cabbage, finely sliced

Chicken Wonton Tacos

  • 16 wonton wrappers
  • Cooking Spray
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 recipe Bang Bang Sauce (See above)
  • 1 recipe Tangy Coleslaw (See above)

Garnish

  • 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro
  • 4 Green Onions, thinly sliced
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Instructions 

Make The Bang Bang Sauce

  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together sweet chili sauce, mayonnaise, and sriracha until well combined.

Make The Tangy Coleslaw

  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, black pepper, and salt. Add red cabbage and toss to coat.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve with the Chicken Wonton Tacos.

Make The Chicken Wonton Tacos

    Prepare the Wonton Wrappers

    • Preheat the oven to 375 Degrees F.
    • Spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray, or brush with canola oil.
    • Drape the wonton wrappers over the side of a baking dish or over oven-safe taco racks. (Make sure to spray with cooking spray the surface you will drape the wonton wrappers over.)
    • Bake the wonton wrappers for 8 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Set aside.

    Cook The Chicken

    • Add the diced raw chicken to half of the bang bang sauce. Toss to coat.
    • Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and saute for 8 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
    • Remove the cooked chicken from heat and toss in remaining bang bang sauce. 

    Assemble the Chicken Wonton Tacos

    • Add the cooked chicken in bang bang sauce to the wonton shells. Top with coleslaw.

    Garnish The Tacos

    • Garnish the tacos with green onions and cilantro. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • If you find your Bang Bang Sauce is too sweet, you can add more mayonnaise or more Sriracha.
    • If you find your Bang Bang Sauce is too spicy, you can add more mayonnaise or more honey.
    • To keep the wonton cups crispy and prevent sticking to the surface, be sure to spray with cooking spray the surface that you will drape the wonton wrappers over.
    • You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, and it will work well in the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4- tacos | Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 284mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 218IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg

    Filed Under: 30-Minutes-or-Less, Appetizers, Asian, Chicken, Dinner Recipes, Mexican Recipes, Taco Tuesday, Tacos

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