Description
Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos are a delicious fusion dish combining crispy baked wonton shells filled with flavorful hoisin-glazed chicken, fresh Asian-inspired slaw, and topped with sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds. This recipe offers a quick and tasty appetizer or light meal with vibrant flavors and satisfying textures.
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
- 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 Wonton Shells: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the wonton wrappers with cooking spray or brush them with a little olive or canola oil. Drape the wontons over the side of a 9×13 baking dish to form shell shapes. Bake for 7-8 minutes, keeping a close eye to avoid burning. Remove from oven when still pliable and gently separate them to make filling easier. Return to oven and bake for another 7-8 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Cook Chicken: In a large bowl, combine diced raw chicken with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Heat a large skillet over high heat, then sauté the chicken mixture for 7-8 minutes, tossing frequently until fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Make Asian Slaw: While chicken cooks, combine the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey in a large bowl. Toss well to evenly coat the slaw with the dressing.
- Assemble Tacos: Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into each baked wonton shell. Top generously with the prepared Asian-inspired slaw. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, then garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a fresh, crunchy finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful chicken wonton tacos!
Notes
- For a low-carb option, substitute lettuce leaves for wonton wrappers to keep the tacos light and fresh.
- Store leftover cooked chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months for future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 tacos)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
