Description

These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos offer a delightful fusion of flavors with tender hoisin-glazed chicken nestled inside crispy baked wonton shells, topped with a fresh and tangy coleslaw. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, this recipe combines Asian-inspired ingredients and crunchy textures for a crowd-pleasing dish.

Ingredients

Scale

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 mix
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey

Others

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

Instructions

Prepare wonton shells: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray or brush wonton wrappers with cooking spray or olive/canola oil. Drape them over the sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 7-8 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning. Remove from oven and gently separate the wontons while still pliable to create shells. Return to oven and bake another 7-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
Cook chicken: In a large bowl, combine the finely diced chicken with hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat and sauté the chicken mixture for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
Make coleslaw: While the chicken cooks, mix the coleslaw bag contents with sliced green onions, 1 tbsp sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl. Toss well to evenly coat and develop a tangy, slightly sweet slaw.
Assemble tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken into each crispy wonton shell. Top generously with the prepared coleslaw. Drizzle each taco with sweet chili sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds for added flavor and crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy these flavorful chicken wonton tacos.

Notes

Watch the wonton wrappers closely while baking to avoid burning, as they cook quickly.
For extra crispiness, you can use a wire rack to bake the wontons instead of draping over a dish.
Leftover chicken can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated for use.
These tacos are best served immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the shells.
Adjust sweet chili sauce amount according to your preferred spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking and Frying (Sauteing on stovetop)
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Keywords: Chicken wonton tacos, crispy wonton shells, hoisin chicken, Asian tacos, coleslaw topping, sweet chili sauce