Cajun chicken fried wontons are one of the best appetizers you can make!
They’re loaded with juicy grilled chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onion and cheese secured in a crispy wonton wrapper. What more could you ask for?
Ingredients you will need
Protein: Boneless skinless chicken thighs
Filling: Andouille sausage, cream cheese, onion, cheddar cheese,
Deep frying: Canola oil
How to make Cajun Chicken Fried Wontons
Start by preparing your grill for direct cooking over medium hight heat.
While the grill is heating up, trim off the excess fat from the boneless skinless chicken thighs, then generously season them with Chicka Licka Bam Bam.
Grill the chicken and the andouille sausage over direct heat for 2 minutes each side to build up some great flavor. Move them both to the indirect side of cooking, then toss in some cherry wood to add in a fruity smoke flavor. Once the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F then remove from the heat.
Dice up your onion, then chop up the chicken and the andouille sausage into bite size pieces.
In a bowl, combine the chicken, andouille sausage, onion, cream cheese and cheddar cheese and mix thoroughly until everything is combined.
Grab a wonton and place 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the middle of it. Wet your finger with water, then run it along the inside edge of the wonton. Fold the wonton in half to make a triangle. Secure the edge of the wonton so that it is fully enclosed to help prevent your wonton from opening up during the deep frying process.
Prepare the frying oil by filling a cast iron skillet with oil then bring it to a temperature of 350°F.
Once the oil is hot, add in 6-8 wontons and let them fry for 1 minute each side. Once they turn golden brown, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
Serve them up hot and enjoy!
Optional: if you want to kick up the spice, dip the wonton in your favorite citrus hot sauce.
Be sure to check out my Cajun Compound Butter and Cajun Surf N Turf Frites.
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Cajun Chicken Fried Wontons
Cajun Chicken Fried Wontons are loaded with chicken thighs, andouille sausage, onion and cheese secured in a crispy wonton wrapper. What more could you ask for?
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 wontons 1x
Ingredients
- 3 pounds of boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons of “Chicka Licka Bam Bam”
- 4 ounces Andouille Sausage
- 1 block of cream cheese
- 1 medium diced onion
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 24 wontons
- 20 ounces of canola oil
Instructions
- Trim the fat off of the chicken thighs then season with Chicka Licka Bam Bam
- Prepare and preheat your grill for direct cooking
- Grill the chicken and the andouille sausage over direct heat for 2 minutes each side then move them both to the indirect side of cooking. Once the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F then remove from the heat.
- Dice up the onion, then chop up the chicken and the andouille sausage into bite size pieces.
- In a bowl, combine and thoroughly mix the chicken, andouille sausage, onion, cream cheese and cheddar cheese.
- Grab a wonton and place 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the middle of it. Fold it over and secure the wonton.
- Preheat the oil to 350°F then add in 6-8 wontons and let them fry for about 1 minute each side.
- Once golden brown, remove them from the oil and place them on a plate with a paper towel.
- Serve them up hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
