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Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

Crispy Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Made at Home

Delight in Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos with crispy wonton shells and savory chicken filling. Perfect for gatherings!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups chicken breasts, diced can substitute with boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce can substitute with teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil can use olive oil for milder flavor
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce tamari works great for gluten-free
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced fresh or powdered based on preference
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated ground ginger can be a substitute
For the Slaw
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix can substitute with fresh shredded cabbage and carrots
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped can use chives for similar taste
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey replace with maple syrup for vegan option
For the Wonton Tacos
  • 12 pieces wonton wrappers alternatives are lettuce wraps or tortilla chips
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce optional for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly spray wonton wrappers with cooking oil and shape them into a muffin tin or baking dish.
  3. Bake for 7-8 minutes until golden, reshape if needed, and bake for another 7-8 minutes until crispy.
  4. In a skillet, sauté chicken with hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for 7-8 minutes until fully cooked.
  5. In a bowl, combine coleslaw mix, green onions, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey; toss together.
  6. Fill each baked wonton shell with chicken mixture, top with slaw, drizzle sweet chili sauce, and garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure wonton wrappers are evenly coated with oil for best crispiness. Customize fillings to suit your taste.

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