Dinner

Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe

ByElla Hart December 27, 2025December 27, 2025

Introduction

Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delightful fusion of crunchy wonton shells filled with savory glazed chicken and fresh, tangy slaw. This recipe brings a restaurant favorite straight to your kitchen, perfect for an easy appetizer or a fun main dish.

A white rectangular plate holds seven golden brown, crispy fried dumplings arranged in a row, each folded into a triangular shape with bubbly, textured surfaces. The dumplings are drizzled with thin lines of creamy white sauce and a darker brown sauce, creating a striped effect across the tops and the plate beneath. Finely chopped green onions are sprinkled over the dumplings, adding pops of fresh green color. In the background, three small white round bowls contain different dipping sauces, slightly blurred. The plate rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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
1 bag coleslaw mix
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil (for slaw)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce (for slaw)
1 tbsp honey
16 wonton wrappers
Sweet chili sauce, for serving
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking, then drape wonton wrappers over the inverted muffin cups to form taco shells. Bake for 5-7 minutes until the shells are crisp and golden.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
Step 3: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is nicely glazed.
Step 4: In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss until the slaw is evenly coated.
Step 5: Fill each baked wonton shell with the glazed chicken. Top with a generous spoonful of the prepared slaw, then drizzle with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately to keep the shells crisp.

Tips & Variations

Add a kick of heat by stirring sriracha into the chicken mixture or drizzling it over the finished tacos.
For a milder flavor, substitute hoisin sauce with teriyaki sauce.
To maintain crispness, fill the wonton shells just before serving rather than in advance.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Wonton shells are best not stored after baking as they can lose their crispness. Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet or microwave, then refill fresh shells before serving.

How to Serve

A white rectangular plate holds six golden brown, crispy fried tacos arranged in a row. Each taco is generously drizzled with two sauces: a light cream-colored sauce and a darker brown sauce, both applied in parallel lines over the top and pooling slightly on the plate. The tacos are topped with small pieces of white cheese and bright green chopped scallions. In the background, three small white bowls contain different sauces, slightly blurred. The scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked chicken for this recipe?

Yes, pre-cooked shredded or diced chicken can be used. Just warm it in the skillet with the sauce to coat and heat through before assembling the tacos.

What can I use instead of wonton wrappers?

If you can’t find wonton wrappers, small soft taco shells or lettuce leaves can be a good substitute, though the texture will differ from the original crisp shell.