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Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe

5 from 134 reviews

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.

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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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