Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos
A delightful fusion dish featuring crispy wonton wrappers filled with savory marinated chicken and a refreshing Asian slaw, perfect for family dinners or get-togethers.
Ingredients
Chicken Filling
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
Asian Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Wonton Shells
- 16 pieces wonton wrappers
- to taste sweet chili sauce (for serving)
- to taste chopped cilantro (for serving)
- to taste sesame seeds (for serving)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat each wonton wrapper with cooking spray or a brush of olive or canola oil.
- Arrange the coated wonton wrappers in a 9x13 baking dish, draping them over the sides to form taco shapes.
Baking Wonton Shells
- Bake the wonton wrappers for about 7-8 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Once they are pliable, carefully pull apart the wonton shells and return them to the oven for another 7-8 minutes until crispy.
Cooking Chicken
- In a mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger.
- Heat a skillet over high heat and sauté the marinated chicken for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Making Slaw
- In a clean mixing bowl, mix the coleslaw mix with sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until well coated.
Assembly
- Fill each wonton shell with sautéed chicken and top with a spoonful of the Asian slaw.
- Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, and finish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For the best results, serve tacos immediately after assembly to maintain crispy wonton wrappers. Customize slaw ingredients or swap proteins as desired.