Asian Chicken Wonton Tacos
This easy to make copycat recipe tastes just like the Chicken Wonton Tacos served up at Applebee's, only better!
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
For the Slaw:
- ½ small head green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 small bunch chopped Cilantro, reserve some for garnish
For the Tacos:
- 16 wonton wrappers
- 1 tbsp olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
- sesame seeds, to garnish
- sweet chili sauce, to serve
- lemon wedges, to serve
Instructions
Prepare shells:
- Preheat oven to 375℉.
- Place a sheet of foil onto your work surface for easier cleanup.
- Lay wonton wrappers on work surface and spray with non-stick cooking spray or brush lightly with olive oil.
- Drape wrappers along the edge of an oven safe casserole dish.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp.
- Remove wrappers from the oven and gently pry them apart while they're still hot and pliable. Set aside.
Prepare slaw:
- Place thinly sliced cabbage, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro (reserve some for garnish), sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce and honey in a bowl.
- Stir to combine. Set slaw aside.
Prepare filling:
- Place ground chicken, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic and ginger in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix together until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. When skillet is hot add seasoned chicken mixture. Brown the meat and cook through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon into small crumbles as it cooks.
Assemble tacos:
- Add a couple tablespoons of the chicken to each shell.
- Top with slaw and garnish with chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce and lemon wedges.