Asian Spiced Chicken in Wonton Cups with Vanilla Apricot Sauce

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This recipe for Asian spiced chicken in wonton cups with vanilla apricot sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors. The crispy wonton cups provide the perfect vessel for tender and flavorful chicken, marinated in aromatic Asian spices. The dish is elevated with a luscious vanilla apricot sauce that adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess to complement the savory chicken. This unique and enticing recipe is sure to impress your guests with its combination of Asian and Western flavors.

Keywords: Asian, spiced chicken, wonton cups, vanilla apricot sauce, fusion flavors.

Asian spiced chicken in wonton cups with vanilla apricot sauce recipe details

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Delight your guests with this perfect hand-held appetizer to ring in the season. Use prepared wonton wrappers available in the grocery store to make an eye-catching edible shell for the spiced chicken filling highlighted by a ginger and vanilla flavored sauce.
Ready in: 50 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 12

• 12 refrigerated wonton wrappers*
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Basil Leaves
• 1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Ground Cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Ground Ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Coarse Grind Black Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Garlic Powder
• 1 cup fresh spinach, cut into thin strips
• Vanilla Apricot Sauce:
• 1/2 cup apricot jam
• 1 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 teaspoon McCormick(R) Pure Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick(R) Gourmet Collection(R) Ground Ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon McCormick(R) Pumpkin Pie Spice

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 20 mins | Extra time: 15 mins, marinating

1. To make wonton cups, preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat two 6-cup muffin pans with non-stick cooking spray and press one wonton square into each cup. Lightly coat squares with cooking spray again. Bake 7 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool in pan; remove and set aside.
2. Combine chicken cubes, onion, soy sauce, lemon juice, olive oil and spices in medium bowl. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 15 minutes.
3. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture with marinade and cook 7 to 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in spinach and cook 1 minute. Drain liquid from pan. Fill baked wonton cups with chicken mixture. Set aside.
4. To prepare vanilla sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir and microwave 25 seconds or until warm. Top chicken cups with a dollop of sauce.

* Available in the produce section of the grocery store.

Bake wonton cups; store in air-tight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 days. Make the sauce 1 to 2 days ahead; cover, refrigerate and heat just before serving.