Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos offer a delightful fusion of tender hoisin-glazed chicken, crisp baked wonton shells, and a refreshing sesame slaw topped with sweet chili sauce and sesame seeds. Perfect as a crispy, flavorful appetizer or light meal, they combine Asian-inspired flavors with a fun taco format for a crowd-pleasing dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking and Stovetop
- 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
Others
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Drape each wonton wrapper over the inverted muffin cups, forming taco shells, and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until they are crisp and golden brown.
- Cook Chicken: While the shells bake, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Glaze Chicken: Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger into the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to become glazed and flavorful.
- Prepare Slaw: In a mixing bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and thinly sliced green onions. Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until everything is well coated and the slaw is evenly dressed.
- Assemble Tacos: Once the wonton shells are crisp and the chicken is ready, fill each shell with the glazed chicken. Top generously with the prepared slaw, a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the chicken wonton tacos immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy shells and fresh toppings at their best.
Notes
- To make this gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce and check that the wonton wrappers are gluten-free or substitute with rice paper wrappers baked similarly.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced fresh chili peppers to the slaw or mix some chili garlic sauce into the chicken glaze.
- Leftover chicken can be stored separately and reheated, but assemble tacos just before serving to maintain crispiness.
Keywords: Chicken wonton tacos, hoisin chicken, baked wonton shells, Asian slaw, appetizer, easy chicken tacos, crispy taco shells
