Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
Enjoy these crispy, flavorful Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos featuring tender hoisin-ginger chicken, fresh tangy coleslaw, and crunchy wonton shell vessels. Baked wonton wrappers are filled with savory stir-fried chicken and a refreshing coleslaw mixture, then topped with sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds for a perfect balance of texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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
Coleslaw
- 1 (397g) bag coleslaw
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Other
- 16 Wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, to serve
- Chopped cilantro, to serve
- Sesame seeds, to serve
- Cooking spray or olive/canola oil for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare Wonton Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray or brush them with a small amount of olive or canola oil. Drape each wrapper over the edge of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form taco shell shapes. Bake for 7-8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove the shells when pliable, gently pull them apart to separate, then bake for another 7-8 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Cook Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the finely diced chicken breasts with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken mixture for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is fully cooked through and coated with the sauce.
- Make Coleslaw: While the chicken cooks, prepare the coleslaw by tossing together the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl until well combined and lightly dressed.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each crispy wonton shell with a generous amount of the cooked chicken mixture, top with a scoop of the prepared coleslaw. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the top and garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy these flavorful chicken wonton tacos!
Notes
- Watch the wontons carefully to avoid burning during baking as they can crisp quickly.
- For extra crunch, you can double bake the wonton shells after separating them.
- Use fresh ginger for the best aromatic flavor.
- If you want a spicier kick, add some sriracha or chili flakes to the chicken marinade.
- These tacos are best served immediately to keep the wonton shells crispy.
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