Description
These Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delicious copycat recipe featuring tender honey-garlic chicken, zesty coleslaw, and crispy baked wonton shells. Perfect as a flavorful appetizer or main dish with a delightful Asian-inspired twist.
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
Other
- 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. Spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray or brush lightly with olive or canola oil. Drape them over the side of a 9x13 baking dish and bake for 7-8 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning. Remove from the oven, gently pull the shells apart while still pliable to make filling easier, then bake for another 7-8 minutes until crispy.
- Cook the chicken: In a large bowl, mix the diced chicken with hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken for 7-8 minutes, tossing frequently until fully cooked through.
- Make the coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, 1 tbsp sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into the crispy wonton shells. Top each with a generous amount of coleslaw, then drizzle with sweet chili sauce. Garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to watch the wonton shells closely in the oven so they don’t burn, as baking time can vary by oven.
- You can substitute the chicken breasts with diced cooked shrimp or tofu for a variation.
- If preferred, lightly pan-fry the wonton wrappers instead of baking for an alternative crispy texture.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce to taste for more or less heat and sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 957 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
