Chicken Wonton Tacos (Applebee’s Copycat Recipe)
on Jun 10, 2022
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Your guests will rave about the delicious flavor of these crispy chicken wonton tacos. This copycat recipe of Applebee’s popular appetizer is easy to make and you’ll love how great they turn out!
Serve these tasty chicken wonton tacos at your next casual get-together. They’re easy to pull together and take just 20 minutes to cook.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- chicken breasts
- hoisin sauce
- soy sauce
- garlic
- Ginger
- wonton wrappers
- olive oil
- red onions
- tomatoes
- coleslaw mix
- green onions
- sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- honey
- optional toppings such as sweet chili sauce, cilantro, and sesame seeds
How to Make Chicken Wonton Tacos
- Brush the wonton wrappers with olive oil and then drape them over the sides of a baking dish.
- Bake the wontons at 375°F for about 7-8 minutes. Watch them closely to ensure they don’t burn.
- Remove the wonton wrappers from the oven and gently pull them apart while they’re still pliable. Place them back in the oven and bake for another 7-8 minutes until crisp.
- Mix together the chicken, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Heat a large skillet over high heat and saute the chicken for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through.
- Place the topping ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.
- Add the chicken mixture to the wonton shells and add the toppings.
How to Store Chicken Wonton Tacos
These baked chicken wonton tacos are best enjoyed on the day they’re made. If you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat the wonton tacos in the oven and serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
Can You Freeze Chicken Wonton Tacos?
Fully assembled chicken wonton tacos don’t freeze well. However, the chicken can be frozen. Just let the chicken cool after cooking and then place in a freezer-safe container. The chicken can remain in the freezer for up to four months.
Where To Buy Wonton Wrappers
Many large grocery chains carry wonton wrappers. They are typically located in the produce area or the refrigerated sections of the ethnic food aisle. You can also find wonton wrappers at Asian food markets.
Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger
For Wonton Tacos
- 14 wonton wrappers
- olive oil for brushing the wrappers
For the Toppings
- 1/2 cup red onions, diced
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- optional toppings such as sweet chili sauce,cilantro, and sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Brush the wonton wrappers with olive oil and then drape them over the sides of a 9×13 baking dish.
- Bake the wontons for about 7-8 minutes. Watch them closely to ensure they don’t burn.
- Remove the wonton wrappers from the oven and gently pull them apart while they’re still pliable. Place them back in the oven and bake for another 7-8 minutes until crisp.
- Mix together the chicken, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. Heat a large skillet over high heat and saute the chicken for 7-8 minutes, stirring often, until cooked through.
- Place the topping ingredients in a large bowl and mix until combined.
- Add the chicken mixture to the wonton shells and add the toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
