Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos
These Copycat Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos feature crispy baked wonton shells filled with sticky hoisin-glazed chicken, crunchy sesame slaw, and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce—an easy, restaurant-style appetizer or main dish made at home.
Equipment
- muffin tin
- baking sheet
- skillet
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, finely diced
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil, divided
- 2 tbsp soy sauce, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 16 wonton wrappers
- sweet chili sauce, for drizzling
- chopped cilantro, for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the back of a muffin tin with cooking spray, drape wonton wrappers over inverted cups, and bake for 5–7 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook for 3–4 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the chicken is sticky and glazed.
- In a bowl, combine coleslaw mix, green onions, remaining sesame oil, remaining soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. Toss until evenly coated.
- Spoon the glazed chicken into each crispy wonton shell and top with slaw.
- Drizzle with sweet chili sauce, garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.
Notes
Assemble just before serving to keep the wonton shells crisp. Adjust sweetness or spice by adding more chili sauce or a touch of sriracha. Perfect for parties and meal prep when components are stored separately.