Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delightful fusion appetizer featuring crispy baked wonton shells filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and a refreshing Asian-style slaw. Perfect as a party snack or light meal, they combine crunchy textures with bold, sweet-savory flavors and a hint of spice from sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
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
Tacos and Garnishes
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the back side of a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking when shaping the wonton shells.
- Form and bake wonton shells: Drape each wonton wrapper over an inverted muffin cup to create taco-shaped shells. Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes until the shells are crisp and golden brown, then carefully remove and cool slightly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink in the center.
- Glaze the chicken: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger with the chicken. Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is well glazed and fragrant.
- Prepare the slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss everything together until the slaw is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each baked wonton shell with a portion of the glazed chicken, then top generously with the prepared slaw. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the top, and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately: Enjoy these chicken wonton tacos right away to maintain the crispness of the shells and the freshness of the slaw.
Notes
- To keep wonton shells crispy, assemble just before serving.
- Substitute chicken breasts with ground chicken or turkey for a different texture.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to taste for desired spice level.
- Ginger and garlic can be freshly grated or finely minced for maximum flavor.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce sodium content if desired.
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