Introduction

These Chicken Wonton Tacos inspired by Applebee’s are a perfect blend of crispy, savory, and fresh flavors. They combine tender chicken with a bright Asian slaw, all nestled inside crunchy baked wonton cups. This appetizer or light meal is sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

A close-up view shows a row of six golden-brown crispy dumplings on a white rectangular plate, each dumpling folded into a triangle with a textured surface, placed closely side by side. They are drizzled with two sauces: a thick, dark brown sauce and a creamy white sauce, both applied in thin lines across the dumplings. Each dumpling is topped with chopped fresh green onions and small pieces of light green cabbage, adding color and texture. Some green onion pieces and sauce drops are scattered around the plate edges, all on a white marbled surface in the background. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts, finely diced
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil (for chicken)
1 tbsp soy sauce (for chicken)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1 bag coleslaw mix (397g)
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil (for slaw)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce (for slaw)
1 tbsp honey
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

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
Step 3: Stir in hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Cook until the chicken is fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4: In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, sliced green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and honey. Toss well to create the slaw.
Step 5: Place wonton wrappers into the muffin tin, pressing them down gently to form cups. Spray the wrappers lightly with cooking oil.
Step 6: Bake the wonton cups for 8-10 minutes or until they are golden and crisp.
Step 7: Once baked, fill each wonton cup with the cooked chicken mixture. Top with the Asian slaw.
Step 8: Serve warm, drizzled with sweet chili sauce and garnished with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.

Tips & Variations

For extra crunch, toast the sesame seeds before sprinkling them on top.
You can swap chicken for shrimp or tofu to suit your dietary preferences.
Make the slaw ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld together better.
If you prefer spicier tacos, add a dash of sriracha to the sweet chili sauce or the chicken mixture.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken mixture and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Wonton cups are best enjoyed fresh but can be kept in an airtight container for up to 1 day. Reheat the chicken gently on the stove or microwave before assembling tacos again. For best texture, bake fresh wonton cups rather than reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a row of crispy golden fried wontons arranged on a wooden board. Each wonton is topped with a glossy dark brown sauce being drizzled from a spoon above, and fresh bright green chopped scallions sprinkled generously over the sauce. White sesame seeds are scattered on top, adding texture and contrast. The wontons have a crunchy, bubbled surface and are stacked closely in a neat line, with some sauce dripping onto the wooden board. The background is blurred with a clean white marbled texture visible near the edges. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these tacos in advance?

You can prepare the chicken filling and slaw a day ahead and store them separately. However, bake the wonton cups just before serving to keep them crisp.

What can I use if I don’t have a muffin tin?

If you don’t have a muffin tin, you can carefully shape the wonton wrappers in a mini cupcake pan or use oven-safe small bowls to create cups for baking.

The Best Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe

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These Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos offer a delightful combination of crispy baked wonton cups filled with savory hoisin-glazed chicken and refreshing Asian-style slaw, topped with sweet chili sauce and garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds. Perfect as an appetizer or light meal, they bring delicious restaurant flavors to your home kitchen.

Author: Marco
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 16 wonton tacos 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Ingredients

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For the 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

For the 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

For the 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). Lightly grease a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent the wonton wrappers from sticking.
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
Add Flavors to Chicken: Stir in 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, minced garlic, and minced fresh ginger. Continue cooking the chicken mixture for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the sauce is blended.
Make the Asian Slaw: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and thinly sliced green onions. Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon honey. Toss everything well until the slaw is evenly coated with the dressing.
Shape and Bake Wonton Cups: Lay the wonton wrappers into the muffin tin cups, pressing them down gently to shape them into cups. Lightly spray each with cooking oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the wrappers turn golden brown and crisp.
Assemble the Tacos: Remove the baked wonton cups from the muffin tin once cooled slightly. Spoon the cooked chicken mixture into each cup, then top generously with the prepared Asian slaw.
Serve and Garnish: Drizzle sweet chili sauce over the filled wonton tacos and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Make sure not to overfill the wonton cups to prevent them from becoming soggy.
You can prepare the slaw and chicken mixture ahead of time and assemble just before serving.
For a spicier kick, add some chopped fresh chilies or a dash of sriracha to the slaw dressing.
If you prefer, air frying the wonton wrappers at 375°F for about 5-7 minutes is a great alternative to baking.
Use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce salt content if desired.

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