Description
Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a vibrant fusion dish combining crispy baked wonton shells filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and a refreshing Asian-inspired slaw. Enhanced with sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors in an easy-to-make taco format.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 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
Asian-Inspired Slaw
- 1 (397g) bag coleslaw
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
For Tacos + Toppings
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Sweet chili sauce, to serve
- Chopped cilantro, to serve
- Sesame seeds, to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray or brush them with a small amount of olive or canola oil. Drape the wrappers over the sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish to form taco shells. Bake for 7-8 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Make the Wonton Shells Crispy: Remove the wonton shells from the oven while still pliable. Gently separate them to create individual taco shells, then return them to the oven and bake for another 7-8 minutes until they become crispy and golden brown.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the finely diced raw chicken with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat, then sauté the chicken mixture for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare the Slaw: While the chicken cooks, mix the coleslaw bag contents with sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl. Toss to combine well, creating a fresh and tangy slaw.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each crispy wonton shell with a portion of the cooked chicken. Top generously with the Asian-inspired slaw. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, then garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the chicken wonton tacos immediately to enjoy the contrast of crispy shells, juicy chicken, and crisp slaw. These tacos make a perfect appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute wonton wrappers with lettuce wraps.
- Store leftover cooked chicken in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months for meal convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 tacos)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
