Description

Chicken Wonton Tacos Copycat: Recreate Applebee’s crispy chicken wonton tacos at home with golden baked wonton shells, juicy seasoned chicken, tangy slaw, and a savory sweet sauce. These bite-sized, restaurant-inspired tacos deliver bold flavor, crunch, and crowd-pleasing appeal for parties, weeknights, or game days. Easy to assemble, kid-friendly, and highly Instagrammable—perfect for Pinterest-worthy dinners and entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

16 wonton wrappers
1 cup cooked chicken breast, finely chopped
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp honey
1 cup coleslaw mix
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp chopped green onions
Oil for baking or light brushing

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Lightly brush both sides of wonton wrappers with oil and gently press them between the bars of an oven rack to form taco shapes.
Bake for 7–9 minutes until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
In a bowl, mix chopped chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey until well coated.
In another bowl, combine coleslaw mix, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, and sugar. Toss until evenly mixed.
Spoon warm chicken mixture into each crispy wonton shell.
Top with a small amount of slaw and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

Notes

For extra crispiness, bake on a wire rack so air can circulate around the shells.
Store chicken and slaw separately if assembling ahead; assemble just before serving to maintain crunch.
Adjust sweetness and savoriness by tweaking hoisin or honey to taste.
Wonton shells can be substituted with pre-made crispy tortilla cups for a similar effect.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 taco
Calories: 60
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 15 mg

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