Description
Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delightful fusion appetizer featuring crispy baked wonton shells filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and topped with a refreshing Asian-inspired slaw, sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. This recipe combines the crunch and flavor of traditional tacos with Asian flavors, perfect for an easy and impressive party dish or weeknight meal.
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 mix
- 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 the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray the wonton wrappers lightly with cooking spray or brush them with a bit of olive or canola oil. Drape each wrapper over the side of a 9×13 inch baking dish so they form a cup shape. Bake for 7-8 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning. Remove from oven and gently separate the wonton shells while still pliable to allow easy filling. Return to oven and bake an additional 7-8 minutes until the shells are crispy and golden.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine the finely diced chicken breasts with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat and add the chicken mixture. Sauté the chicken for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking, until the chicken is fully cooked through and nicely coated with the sauce.
- Mix the Slaw: While the chicken cooks, prepare the Asian-inspired slaw by combining the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl. Toss well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble the Tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into each crispy wonton shell. Top with a generous amount of the prepared slaw. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the top, then garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve: Serve the chicken wonton tacos immediately while the shells remain crispy. Enjoy as an appetizer or a fun main dish.
Notes
- For a low-carb alternative, substitute wonton wrappers with fresh lettuce leaves as wraps.
- Store any leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- You can freeze cooked leftover chicken mixture for up to 3 months; thaw completely before reheating.
- Keep an eye on the wonton shells as they bake to avoid burning since they crisp quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 tacos)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: thirty-five g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
