Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos
Crispy chicken tacos with sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
For the chicken filling
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil for cooking
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
For the slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for slaw
- 1 tbsp honey
For the wrappers and garnish
- 16 pieces wonton wrappers
- to taste sweet chili sauce, for serving
- to taste chopped cilantro, for garnish
- to taste sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation of Wonton Shells
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Drape wonton wrappers over inverted muffin cups to form taco shells.
- Bake for 5-7 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Remove with care and let them cool on a rack.
Cooking the Chicken
- In a skillet, heat 1 tbsp sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add diced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, cook another 2-3 minutes until chicken is glazed.
Making the Slaw
- In a separate bowl, mix coleslaw, green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey until coated.
- Toss gently to keep the slaw crisp.
Assembly
- Fill wonton shells with chicken.
- Top with slaw, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
Store components separately for best results. Reheat chicken gently and refresh shells in the oven if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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