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Trader Joe's Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons Stir Fry Recipe

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Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons Stir Fry

Cultural Context

Originating from Chinese cuisine, wontons are a beloved dumpling often filled with various meats or vegetables. In this dish, they are stir-fried with chicken and vibrant vegetables, creating a quick and satisfying meal. The use of fresh cilantro adds a fragrant touch, making this dish a popular choice for weeknight dinners in many households. Today, wontons have found their way into various cuisines globally, often adapted to local tastes and ingredients.

ChineseUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
12 Trader Joe's Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons
1 cup cauliflower
1 diced carrot
2 tablespoons shallots
diced asparagus spears (about 1 inch)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Trader Joe's Soyaki teriyaki sauce
water
1 avocado
garlic salt
fresh cilantro
fresh Thai basil

mini wontons

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: store-bought dumplings

Zucchini noodles are lower in calories and carbs.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while ground turkey is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and coconut aminos are lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Remove the skin and pit from the avocado.

2

Dice the avocado and add it to a bowl.

3

Add garlic salt and fresh cilantro to the avocado in the bowl.

4

Mash the avocado and seasonings together with a fork and set aside.

5

Heat a medium skillet or wok on the stove to medium high heat.

6

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet or wok.

7

Add the raw diced vegetables and frozen Trader Joe's Chicken Cilantro Mini Wontons to the pan at the same time.

8

Cook the vegetables and pot stickers for a few minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

9

Use tongs to move the vegetables and mini chicken wontons around the pan.

10

Once the wontons are browned, add Trader Joe's Soyaki teriyaki sauce to the pan.

11

Add water and cover the pan, reducing the heat to medium low.

12

Simmer for about 3 to 5 minutes until almost all the liquid has evaporated.

13

Remove the cover and stir the wonton stir fry until all water evaporates.

14

Remove the stir fry from heat and plate it with the guacamole and a sprinkle of fresh Thai basil.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingstir-frying

Equipment Needed

medium skilletwok

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Mini Wontons Stir FryCilantro Chicken Wontons

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