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applebees chicken wonton tacos

Applebee's Chicken Wonton Tacos Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 wonton wrappers
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (for the glaze)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar (for the slaw)
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Heat 2 tbsp neutral oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Fold each wonton wrapper in half and fry 2 at a time for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Combine 1 cup coleslaw mix, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp sriracha in a small bowl. Stir to coat and refrigerate until needed.
  3. In the same skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 1 lb cubed chicken for 3 minutes undisturbed, then stir and cook another 2 to 3 minutes until cooked through. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tsp grated ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tbsp honey. Stir and bubble over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the glaze is thick and sticky. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp sesame oil.
  5. Fill each wonton shell with glazed chicken, top with slaw, and finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Arrange on a serving plate.

Notes

These are best eaten within about 15 minutes of assembling, so try to time the shell frying close to when you plan to serve. The glaze recipe makes enough to coat the chicken generously; if you want extra for dipping, double the glaze ingredients and keep half warm on the side.