Best Chicken Shrimp Wontons

Name: Fried Chicken Shrimp Wontons
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 300 gr chicken thigh (ground - can be pork); 150 gr shrimp (chopped); 1 stalk leek; 2 cloves garlic; ½ onion; 1 egg white (+/- 40 gr); 1 tbsp tapioca starch; 1 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp mushroom powder (optional); ½ tsp pepper

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Crispy, golden Chicken Shrimp Wontons or silky, juicy boiled Chicken Wonton Soup – can you believe it comes from one simple recipe? Get ready to fall in love with these bite-sized treasures! Let’s get wrapping, frying, and boiling!

A plate of fried chicken shrimp wontons and a bowl of boiled chicken shrimp wonton soup.

This chicken wonton recipe works for fried or broth-boiled versions—your choice! Try it—it’s easy and always a party favorite.

Thin wrappers filled with seasoned chicken/pork, then deep-fried. Shrimp adds extra flavor, blending juicy ground chicken in a delicate wrapper.

Much like Chinese potstickers or Pork Shumai, these can be your favorite snack!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Super easy to make – The dumplings fillings is so easy to make. It is also very easy to wrap the wonton.
Crowd-pleasing crispy OR silky—Love crunch? Fry ’em. Prefer tender? Boil or steam. One recipe, endless ways to feast.
Restaurant-quality at home—Juicy, bouncy filling with that perfect umami-sweet balance (no takeout needed!).
Fun kitchen project – Get your friends or kids involved in folding. It would be fun!

Recipe Ingredients

Chicken shrimp wontons ingredients with labels.

Ingredients to Note

Shrimps – Peel, devein, and wash the shrimps with clean water. Chop them coarsely.

Wonton wrappers – Choose the wonton wrappers carefully. Always pick the thin ones and read the labels to make sure that they can be fried and boiled.

Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below

How to Make Chicken Shrimp Wontons

Photos of preparing the minced garlic and mixing all ingredients in a bowl.

STEP 1. Heat some oil (Image 1). Fry the minced garlic until golden brown (Image 2). Set aside. Put the ground chicken thigh in a bowl. Toss in the chopped shrimps, minced green onion, onion, tapioca flour, egg white, one to two teaspoons of fried garlic into a bowl (Image 3). If you like cilantro, feel free to include it. Add the seasonings. Stir well in one direction (Image 4).

Photos showing how to fold the shrimp wontons.

STEP 2. Take one wonton wrapper. Scoop one to two teaspoons of filing, put at one edge of the wrapper (Image 5). Wet the sides of the wrapper and fold it towards the center (Image 6). Take the two sides and press them together and seal with a dab of water or you can just press it more tightly (Images 7, 8).

Photos of boiling and preparing the chicken shrimp wontons soup.

STEP 3. Continue wrapping and folding until all filling is finished (Image 9). In a serving bowl, add one tablespoon of lard or vegetable oil, one teaspoon of fish sauce and pepper for seasoning. Boil some water (Image 11). Put in the chicken shrimp wontons into the boiling water (Image 12).

Photos of boiling the wontons and deep-frying the wontons.

STEP 4. Boil the wontons until they all float (Image 13). Take the wontons out (Image 14). Put the cooked wontons in the serving bowl. You may add some chicken broth or just stir the wontons with the oil you have prepared. Add a little fried garlic on top. In a frying pan, heat some oil enough to fry the wontons (Image 15). Put in the wonton to fry on each side (Image 16).

Photos of deep-frying the wontons until golden brown.

STEP 5. Let each side of the wonton to fry until golden brown (Images 17, 18). Take out the wontons (Image 19) and let the oil drip on a cooling rack. Serve the fried wontons and wonton soup with chili oil (Image 20). Enjoy!

Pro Tips

Use coconut oil for deep-frying. The result of the fried wonton will be much drier than the common vegetable oil.
If you want to use pork, try to get pork shoulder so the filling is not too dry.
Leeks and coriander stalks are optional. Some people like the fragrance of those two, some hate them.
If you do not want to use any vegetables at all, try to adjust the seasonings to avoid it being too salty.
When working with wonton wrappers, keep them covered with a damp cloth or plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out and cracking.

How to Serve

Chicken shrimp wontons are great companion for Minced Pork Noodles. When you eat noodles, it would be great if you can have Deep-fried Meatballs or Shrimp Balls.

Pair with Green Beans Garlic or Spinach Silken Tofu to add more flavors.

Complete your meal with a soothing glass of Oolong or Assam Milk Tea—the perfect aromatic finish to balance rich flavors.

FAQs about Chicken Shrimp Wontons

Where can I get pre-made wonton wrappers?

Yes, you can absolutely use pre-made wonton wrappers, which are readily available in most grocery stores. They are a convenient option for saving time. Choose wisely.

Can I make chicken shrimp wontons in advance?

Yes, you can make chicken fried wontons in advance and fry them when you are ready to eat. Store uncooked wontons in an airtight container in the refrigerator, keep space in between each wonton to avoid sticking to each other.

Can I use only chicken or only shrimp in the filling?

Yes, you can go all-chicken (use thigh meat for juiciness) or all-shrimp (chopped finely or coarsely for texture). Adjust seasoning to taste.

How do I prevent wontons from leaving the wrappers while cooking?

Use water to seal the filling tightly.

Can I bake or air-fry these wontons?

Yes! Brush with oil and air-fry at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 mins until crispy. Baking works too (400°F/200°C for 12-15 mins), but they’ll be less crunchy than deep-fried.

A bowl of Chicken shrimp wontons soup with deep-fried wontons at the background.

Storage

Cooked Wontons: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave.
Uncooked Wontons: Keep covered in the fridge on a tray lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Use within 24 hours for best texture.