Chicken wontons and shiitake mushrooms in a strong, hot broth made with sesame and chili oil. Rich in taste, incredibly filling, and prepared in 15 minutes! Big, beautiful, bossy flavors ahead! Shiitake mushrooms and chicken wontons swim in a brothy flavor-filled sauce and get finished with a swirl of sesame oil and chili crisp on top. Yum!

A swirl of sesame oil and chili crisp are added on top, and the chicken wontons and shiitake mushrooms become immersed in a brothy, tasty sauce. Amazing!

Reasons you Love This Recipe

This Chicken Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce recipe is almost a flavor bomb starting with the delicate and tasty chicken wontons and then moving to the deep-spiced broth that has sesame and chili oil. The dish is made in just 15 minutes and surely tastes like a homemade soothing takeout meal.

Add Your Personal Twist!

  • Mushrooms: If you don’t have shiitake, oyster or button mushrooms work just fine.
  • Wontons: You can use shrimp, veggie wontons, or even regular dumplings.
  • Broth: Want something lighter? Try miso or vegetable broth instead.
  • Teriyaki Sauce: No teriyaki? Just mix soy sauce with a little honey.
  • Chili Crisp: For heat, you can use sriracha or gochujang.
  • Toppings: Add a nice finishing touch with peanuts, fresh cilantro, or a soft-boiled egg.

Ingredients – Chicken Wontons with Spicy Sauce:

3 tbsp sesame oil (split into portions)

oz shiitake mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 12 oz frozen chicken wontons (mini chicken cilantro ones work great)
  • 1 to 2 cups chicken broth (use more if you like it soupier)
  • 1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 to 2 tbsp chili crisp (adjust to taste)

Toppings:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Step 1: Cut Up Your Vegetables.
  • I like shiitake mushrooms (for flavoring the brothy goodness) and green onions (for topping). I’ve also loved the versions I’ve made with either spinach or bok choy!
  • 2. Add the frozen wontons, chicken broth, and teriyaki sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, with a lid on, until the wontons are heated through.

Step3: Finish it off with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil and a spoonful of chili crisp. Sprinkle some sesame seeds

Step 4: Time to Serve!

empty everything into bowls, add your favorite garnishes like green onions and sesame seeds, and enjoy every bite while it’s hot!

Chef’s Notes

  • Using quality wontons makes the final dish taste better and feel more enjoyable. Mini chicken and cilantro wontons are great, but sometimes you should try shrimp or vegetables, too.
  • Be careful not to put too many mushrooms in the pan to allow them to brown gradually and taste their best.
  • Add more broth to get a soupy meal or less broth if you want a thicker sauce.
  • at the final stages of cooking so it remains both fragrant and fresh.
  • Add fresh toppings like sliced green onions, sesame seeds, peanuts, or even a soft-boiled egg for extra texture and nutrition.
  • Want a vegetarian version Use veggie or mushroom wontons and swap the chicken broth for vegetable or miso broth.
  • Serve it right after cooking to enjoy the soft wontons and fresh flavors at their best.

 ⁠Nutritional Facts:

  • Calories: 320–380 kcal
  • Protein: 15–18 g
  • Carbohydrates: 25–30 g
  • Fat: 18–22 g (mostly from sesame oil and chili crisp)
  • Fiber: 3–4 g (from mushrooms and garlic)
  • Sugar: 6–8 g (from teriyaki sauce and natural ingredients)
  • Sodium: 900–1100 mg (due to teriyaki sauce and broth)

Chicken Wontons in Spicy Chili Sauce

Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Method: Sautéing and Simmering
Category: Main Course Cuisine: Chinese