Description

These Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delicious copycat recipe featuring honey-garlic chicken sautéed to perfection, crisp homemade wonton shells, and a zesty coleslaw topping. Drizzled with sweet chili sauce and garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds, they make a flavorful appetizer or main dish with a delightful crunch and fresh flavors.

Ingredients

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Chicken Mixture

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

Coleslaw

1 (397g) bag coleslaw
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey

Wonton Shells & Garnishes

16 wonton wrappers
Cooking spray or olive/canola oil for brushing
Sweet chili sauce, to serve
Chopped cilantro, to serve
Sesame seeds, to serve

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Instructions

Preheat and prepare wonton shells: Preheat your oven to 375 F. Lightly spray or brush the wonton wrappers with cooking spray or oil, then drape them over the sides of a 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove from the oven and gently pull the shells apart while pliable to create spaces for filling. Bake for another 8 minutes until they become crisp and golden.
Cook chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the finely diced chicken breasts with hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken mixture for 8 minutes, tossing frequently until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the sauce.
Make the coleslaw: In a separate large bowl, combine the bagged coleslaw with sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss well to evenly coat the slaw in the dressing.
Assemble the tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into each crispy wonton shell. Top generously with the prepared coleslaw. Drizzle sweet chili sauce over each taco, then garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a fresh and flavorful finish.
Serve and enjoy: Serve the chicken wonton tacos immediately while the shells are crisp, and enjoy this perfect blend of textures and flavors.

Notes

Be careful not to burn the wonton wrappers during baking; watch them closely especially the second bake.
You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
If you prefer a spicier kick, add some sriracha to the chicken or drizzle over the assembled tacos.
For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce and substitute wonton wrappers with gluten-free wonton or tortilla chips.
These tacos are best enjoyed immediately to keep the wonton shells crispy.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 11 g
Sodium: 957 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg