Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos combine crispy baked wonton shells filled with tender, hoisin- and soy-glazed chicken, topped with a fresh, tangy coleslaw and garnished with sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. This delightful fusion appetizer offers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American 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
Coleslaw
- 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 Shells & 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 of a muffin tin cups with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Form and bake wonton shells: Drape each wonton wrapper over the inverted muffin cups to create taco shell shapes. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shells turn crisp and golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the finely diced chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it is no longer pink.
- Glaze the chicken: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is nicely glazed and fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Prepare the coleslaw: In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss until everything is well coated and the flavors meld together.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill each baked wonton shell with a generous portion of the glazed chicken. Top with the prepared coleslaw, a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately: Serve the chicken wonton tacos right away to enjoy the crisp texture of the shells before they soften.
Notes
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños to the slaw or drizzle with sriracha instead of sweet chili sauce.
- You can prepare the wonton shells in advance but assemble just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier filling if desired.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Leftover filling can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days but wonton shells are best fresh.
Keywords: Chicken wonton tacos, hoisin chicken, baked wonton shells, Asian fusion appetizers, quick chicken tacos
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