Southwest Chicken Wontons

• 2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
• 1/2 Cup finely diced white onions
• 1/2 Cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 12 oz can chunk chicken, drained (from Costco)
• 1/4 Cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1/4 Cup Verde Salsa (I use Herdez brand)
• 2 Tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
• 1/2 package wonton wrappers
• 1 egg white whisked with 2 tblsp water

1. 1. Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute and remove from heat.
2. 2. In large bowl add onion mixture, chicken, cilantro, salsa, ranch, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. 3. Place 1 Tablespoon chicken mixture in center of wonton wrapper. Brush bottom edge with egg white wash, fold over filling and press edges together firmly, forming a triangle shape.
4. 4. 2 options of cooking. 1st is place about 1 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. When hot, place 4 wontons at a time into oil. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. 2nd option is place wontons on a baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy, flipping once half way through cooking.
5. 5. Serve with Ranch dressing or salsa if desired.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/southwest-chicken-wontons-50170674 (may not work)