Description
Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos feature crispy baked wonton shells filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and a tangy coleslaw topping. This Asian-inspired American dish blends crunchy textures and vibrant flavors, served with a sweet chili sauce and garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
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 (for slaw)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (for slaw)
- 1 tbsp honey
Wonton Shells and Garnishes
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, for serving
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Wonton Shells: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray. Drape wonton wrappers over the inverted muffin cups to form taco shells and bake for 5-7 minutes, until crisp and golden.
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink.
- Glaze Chicken: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger with the chicken. Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to become glazed and flavorful.
- Make Slaw: In a bowl, combine coleslaw mix, green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for slaw), rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each wonton shell with a portion of the glazed chicken. Top with the prepared slaw, a drizzle of sweet chili sauce, chopped cilantro, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the best crunch and flavor.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sriracha to the chicken mixture or drizzle over the tacos.
- Swap hoisin sauce for teriyaki sauce if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Keep the wonton shells crisp by filling them just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, American
Keywords: Chicken wonton tacos, hoisin chicken, crispy wonton shells, Asian-inspired tacos, coleslaw topping, sweet chili sauce
