Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delicious fusion appetizer featuring crispy baked wonton shells filled with a flavorful hoisin-glazed chicken, fresh sesame slaw, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce. Perfectly bite-sized and topped with cilantro and sesame seeds, they offer a refreshing crunch with a savory-sweet punch.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 wonton tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Chicken Filling
- 2 chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Wonton Tacos and Garnishes
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Preheat and Prepare Wonton Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Drape each wonton wrapper over the inverted muffin cups carefully to form taco shell shapes. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until the shells are crisp and golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced chicken breasts, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink throughout. Stir frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Glaze Chicken with Sauce: To the cooked chicken, add 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger. Stir to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken develops a flavorful glaze.
- Prepare the Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon honey. Toss well until all ingredients are thoroughly coated and the slaw is nicely mixed.
- Assemble the Wonton Tacos: Carefully fill each baked wonton shell with a generous spoonful of the glazed chicken. Top the chicken with a portion of the prepared slaw. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the top, then garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkling of sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the chicken wonton tacos right away to ensure the wonton shells maintain their crispy texture and the fresh crunch of the slaw is preserved.
Notes
- Make sure to bake the wonton wrappers on inverted muffin cups to create taco-shaped shells that hold filling well.
- Serve these tacos immediately after assembling to enjoy maximum crunch of the shells.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, you can add some Sriracha or chopped fresh chilies to the chicken mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored separately—the chicken and slaw refrigerated and wonton shells kept in an airtight container, but assembled tacos will lose crispness.
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