Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos
A delightful fusion of flavors and textures, combining tender chicken, fresh ingredients, and crispy wonton shells.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Mixture
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil Used twice, total of 2 tablespoons
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce Used twice, total of 2 tablespoons
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
For the Coleslaw
- 1 bag (397g) coleslaw
- 4 pieces green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Assembly
- 16 pieces wonton wrappers
- to taste sweet chili sauce, to serve
- to taste chopped cilantro, to serve
- to taste sesame seeds, to serve
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray each wonton wrapper lightly with cooking spray and drape over the sides of a 9x13 baking dish to create a shell shape. Bake for about 7-8 minutes until slightly crisp.
- Open up the wonton shells carefully and return to the oven for an additional 7-8 minutes until fully crispy and golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Heat a skillet over high heat and sauté the mixture for about 7-8 minutes until chicken is thoroughly cooked and starts to brown.
- In another bowl, mix green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey for the coleslaw. Toss well to combine.
Assembly
- Fill the crispy wonton shells with the sautéed chicken mixture and top with the prepared coleslaw.
- Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately while the shells are still crispy.
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Notes
For best results, serve on a decorative platter with extra sweet chili sauce on the side. Consider adding toppings like jalapeños or lime juice for customization. Ensure the chicken is cooked evenly and don’t skip toasting the shells.