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Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos

Delicious Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Made at Home

Recreate the amazing Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos at home with this delicious copycat recipe featuring crispy wonton shells filled with honey-garlic chicken and zesty slaw.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Filling
  • 1 pound Chicken Breasts finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce or teriyaki sauce for different flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil or olive oil if needed
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce gluten-free can be used
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Coleslaw or pre-packaged slaw mix
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Honey can substitute with maple syrup
For Assembly
  • 12 pieces Wonton Wrappers or use lettuce wraps for low-carb
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce for drizzling
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) for crispy wonton shells.
  2. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray and drape wonton wrappers to form taco shapes.
  3. Bake the wonton shells for 7-8 minutes until golden, then pull apart and bake for another 7-8 minutes.
  4. Mix diced chicken with hoisin, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  5. Sauté the chicken mixture in a skillet over high heat for 7-8 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Combine coleslaw mix with green onions, rice vinegar, and honey in another bowl.
  7. Assemble the tacos by filling crispy wonton shells with chicken and topping with slaw and sweet chili sauce.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure you keep an eye on the wonton shells while baking; they can burn easily. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.

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