The Best Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delightful fusion appetizer featuring crispy baked wonton wrappers filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and topped with a fresh Asian-inspired coleslaw. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties or a tasty snack, they combine crunchy, sweet, and savory flavors in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 chicken wonton tacos 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Ingredients
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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
Asian Slaw
- 1 bag coleslaw mix (397g)
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
Wonton Cups and Garnish
- 16 wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray or olive/canola oil for baking
- Sweet chili sauce, to serve
- Chopped cilantro, to serve
- Sesame seeds, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin using cooking spray to ensure the wonton cups don’t stick.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely diced chicken breasts and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Add Sauces and Aromatics: Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger into the skillet with the chicken. Continue cooking for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and flavorful.
- Make the Asian Slaw: In a medium bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, thinly sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss everything well to evenly coat the slaw with the dressing.
- Shape and Bake Wonton Cups: Place the wonton wrappers into the muffin tin cups, pressing down gently to form a cup shape. Lightly spray the wrappers with cooking oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the wrappers are golden brown and crisp.
- Assemble the Tacos: Remove the baked wonton cups from the muffin tin. Fill each cup with the cooked chicken mixture, then spoon a generous amount of the prepared Asian slaw on top.
- Garnish and Serve: Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the assembled tacos. Garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds for added flavor and presentation. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier filling if preferred.
- To make the wonton cups extra crispy, ensure they are baked long enough but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Fresh ginger can be replaced with ground ginger in a pinch, but fresh gives a brighter flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sweet chili sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make this recipe gluten free if needed.
Keywords: Chicken Wonton Tacos, Applebee’s Copycat, Asian Slaw, Appetizer, Baked Wonton Cups, Party Food
