Baked Orange Citrus Chicken Wonton Cups
- Suitable for diets:
- High-Protein
- Soy-Free
Why Diabetes Friendly?
Low Glycemic Index: Wonton wrappers are lower in carbohydrates compared to bread or pastry crusts, making them a suitable option for diabetes-friendly recipes.
Fiber-Rich Vegetables: Cabbage, carrots, and onions are rich in dietary fiber, which can help regulate blood sugar levels.
Protein: Chicken provides lean protein, which can help promote satiety and stabilize blood sugar levels.
Healthy Fats: Peanuts are a source of healthy fats, which can improve insulin sensitivity and support heart health.
Ingredients
- wonton wrappers 12
- olive oil 1 tbsp
- cabbage (shredded*) 1 ½ cup
- carrot (shredded) ⅓ cup
- red onion (thinly sliced) ¼ cup
- cilantro (chopped) 1 tbsp
- peanuts (chopped) 2 tbsp
- chicken (cooked, shredded*) ½ cup
Orange citrus vinaigrette
- olive oil 2 tbsp
- rice vinegar 1 tbsp
- orange juice (from fresh oranges) ¼ cup
- sesame oil ½ tsp
- salt 1 Pinch
- pepper 1 Pinch
Cooking Tips
Chicken: Cook and shred chicken breasts or use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
Vegetables: Finely shred cabbage, grate carrots, and dice red onion for the filling. Option to sauté them lightly before adding them to the cups for added flavour.
Peanuts: Toast peanuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes until fragrant, then chop them finely for added crunch and flavour.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F.
- Brush a 12-cup muffin tin with olive oil, and gently press wonton wrappers into muffin tins to form cups. Lightly brush wonton cups with olive oil and bake in the oven for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.12 wonton wrappers, 1 tbsp olive oil
- To a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrots, red onion, cilantro, peanuts and chicken.1 ½ cup cabbage, ⅓ cup carrot, ¼ cup red onion, 1 tbsp cilantro, 2 tbsp peanuts, ½ cup chicken
- In a small bowl, prepare vinaigrette by gently whisking together olive oil, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, sesame oil, salt and pepper.2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, ¼ cup orange juice, ½ tsp sesame oil, 1 Pinch salt, 1 Pinch pepper
- Pour dressing onto chicken salad mixture and stir until well combined.
- Spoon mixture into prepared wonton cups and serve at room temperature.
Notes
FAQ
Can I make these ahead of time?
You can prepare the wonton cups and the chicken and vegetable filling ahead of time, but assemble them just before serving to prevent the cups from becoming soggy.
Can I use a different type of nut?
Yes, you can substitute peanuts with other nuts such as almonds or cashews if you prefer.
Can I make a vegetarian version?
Yes, you can omit the chicken and add more vegetables or tofu for a vegetarian version of the wonton cups.
It was good, instead of using the sauce I had left over buffalo chicken breast I cut up and added green onion and used that instead so the buffalo taste came thru. I also did heat the cabbage carrots and put a bit of fresh basil it was tasty. I think you can just about add anything you have will do again.