Chicken Wontons

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 24 wonton wrappers

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

15 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a food processor, combine the chicken, green onions, carrots, celery, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper. Pulse until the chicken is finely chopped but still has some texture.
2. Transfer the chicken mixture to a bowl.
3. Place 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper.
4. Fold the wontons into triangles, bringing the edges together and pressing firmly.
5. Heat a large pot of water over high heat. Once boiling, add the wontons and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
6. Remove the wontons from the pot with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
7. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving) Calories: 150 Fat: 5g Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful
• Perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or light meal
• Can be customized with different fillings or dipping sauces

User Comments:

• "These wontons were delicious and so easy to make!"
• "I loved the combination of flavors in the chicken filling."
• "The dipping sauce really took these wontons to the next level."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use won wrappers that are fresh and not torn.
• If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the chicken by hand using a sharp knife.
• To make the wontons ahead of time, cook them according to the instructions and then freeze them on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer them to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 2 months. To reheat, thaw the wontons and heat them in a steamer or in boiling water until warmed through.