Lets make something simple for dinner but looks like you have been cooking all day.
What should it be you ask.  I am glad that you did.  Asian Chicken Mini Tacos or Nachos.

You can either use Wonton or Egg Roll Wrappers for the shell. I chose Egg Roll Wrappers as you can make egg rolls with the left over wrappers and slaw mix and if you have chicken left over, throw that in as well.

You can use any asian spices you have on hand or make your own sauces for the chicken and slaw.
This meal, including prep, should only take you 1/2 hour.



Ingredients
Egg Roll or Wonton Wrappers
Sesame Oil
2-3 Chicken Breasts cut in small cubes or 1lb ground chicken if you prefer
2 Tbsp Teriyaki Sauce
1/2 Packaged Slaw mix with Red Cabbage
1-2 Tbsp Soy Sauce either Low Sodium or Regular
1/4-1/2 cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar
1/2 Miracle Whip or Mayo
1 Tbsp granulated sugar
 Green onions-tops
Cilantro

Oven Temp should be 350 degrees

Either Slide the wrapper on the bottom of a 12 cup cake pan and make sure they stay open so you can fill them, only wonton wrappers work on this. You can deep fry the wrapper making sure it stays open so you can fill.  If you can't get them to stay open for a taco, then make nachos like I did. The crispy wrapper tastes better for Nachos than the baked one.

Start the Slaw mixture so it has time to sit and soak up all the flavors before putting on your taco.  Mix the Mayo/Miracle Whip (since this already has all the ingredients in it already), the soy sauce, sugar and vinegar stir together until all married and then gradually add the slaw mix and coat well, continue to mix until all the slaw is incorporated with the dressing. Set Aside.

If using chicken breasts sauté in a Tbsp of Sesame Oil and some butter. If using ground cook as usual in the oil and butter, about 5 minutes for either. Add Teriyaki sauce and cover pan and simmer for 5-7 minutes.

While chicken is simmering, start cooking your wrappers either deep frying or baking. If baking then time for 3 minutes. If deep frying then just crisp both sides with a space in the middle like a taco shell.

Ready to assemble, remember the longer the slaw rests the better it will taste.  The longest it will need to sit is 1 hour. You can assemble before this if needed. Once assembled either as a
Taco or Nachos sprinkle with green onion tops and cilantro if desired.\


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