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Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe

Name: Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 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; 1 bag coleslaw mix; 4 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 16 wonton wrappers; Sweet chili sauce, for serving; Chopped cilantro, for garnish; Sesame seeds, for garnish

ByGabriel Langdon December 28, 2025December 28, 2025

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Introduction

Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos offer a fun and flavorful twist on traditional tacos, combining crispy wonton shells with savory glazed chicken and fresh slaw. This Asian-inspired dish is perfect as an appetizer or main course that’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.

A white rectangular plate holds seven golden brown, crispy fried dumplings arranged in a row, each folded into a triangular shape with bubbly, textured surfaces. The dumplings are drizzled with thin lines of creamy white sauce and a darker brown sauce, creating a striped effect across the tops and the plate beneath. Finely chopped green onions are sprinkled over the dumplings, adding pops of fresh green color. In the background, three small white round bowls contain different dipping sauces, slightly blurred. The plate rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

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
1 bag coleslaw mix
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
Sweet chili sauce, for serving
Chopped cilantro, for garnish
Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Drape the wonton wrappers over the inverted muffin cups to form taco shells. Bake them for 5 to 7 minutes until they are crisp and golden brown.
Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until it is no longer pink.
Step 4: Stir in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and fresh ginger. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is well glazed.
Step 5: In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, green onions, 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for the slaw), rice vinegar, soy sauce, and honey. Toss well to coat the slaw evenly.
Step 6: Fill each wonton shell with the glazed chicken, then top with the prepared slaw. Drizzle with sweet chili sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve immediately to enjoy the maximum crunch.

Tips & Variations

Add sriracha to the chicken mixture or drizzle over the tacos for an extra spicy kick.
Substitute hoisin sauce with teriyaki sauce if you prefer a milder, sweeter flavor.
Fill the wonton shells just before serving to keep them crisp and prevent sogginess.

Storage

Store any leftover chicken and slaw separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat the chicken gently in a skillet or microwave before assembling. It’s best to bake fresh wonton shells each time rather than storing assembled tacos to maintain their crispness.

How to Serve

A white rectangular plate holds six golden brown, crispy fried tacos arranged in a row. Each taco is generously drizzled with two sauces: a light cream-colored sauce and a darker brown sauce, both applied in parallel lines over the top and pooling slightly on the plate. The tacos are topped with small pieces of white cheese and bright green chopped scallions. In the background, three small white bowls contain different sauces, slightly blurred. The scene is set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use pre-cooked chicken for this recipe?

Yes, you can use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Simply warm it with the hoisin sauce and seasonings in the skillet before assembling the tacos.

What can I substitute for wonton wrappers if I can’t find them?

If wonton wrappers aren’t available, small flour tortillas or crispy taco shells can be used as alternatives, though the unique crunchy texture of baked wontons is hard to replicate.