Description
Applebee’s Chicken Wonton Tacos combine crispy wonton shells with tender, flavorful chicken and fresh vibrant ingredients for a delicious and easy-to-make dish. Perfect for appetizers or main meals, this recipe brings a flavorful, crunchy, and fresh experience suitable for family and friends.
Ingredients
Wonton Tacos
- Wonton wrappers: enough to form 8 taco shells
- Chicken breast: 1 lb, tender and juicy
- Vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural): 2 tablespoons
- Grape juice: 1/4 cup
- Lime juice (natural): 1 tablespoon
- Green onions: 3, chopped
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped
- Shredded cabbage: 1 cup
- Sriracha mayonnaise (natural, plant-based): 1/4 cup
- Mayonnaise (plant-based): 1/4 cup (for sriracha mayo)
- Sriracha (natural): 1 tablespoon (adjust to taste)
- Natural gelling agent: optional, for dipping sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the Wonton Shells: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Arrange wonton wrappers carefully into a muffin tin to form taco shells. Bake them for about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crisp, then remove and let cool.
- Marinate and Cook the Chicken: In a bowl, whisk together grape juice, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), lime juice (natural), and your choice of spices. Add chicken breast and marinate for at least 30 minutes. Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked and tender. Allow to rest, then dice or shred the chicken for easy assembly.
- Prepare Fresh Toppings: Chop green onions and cilantro finely. Shred the cabbage to create a crisp and fresh topping layer.
- Make the Sriracha Mayonnaise (Natural): In a small bowl, whisk together plant-based mayonnaise, sriracha (natural), and a squeeze of lime juice (natural) until smooth and creamy. Adjust sriracha amount to desired spice level.
- Assemble the Tacos: Fill each crispy wonton shell with a portion of the cooked chicken. Top with shredded cabbage, chopped green onions, and cilantro. Drizzle generously with the prepared sriracha mayonnaise for a rich, spicy finish.
Notes
- To keep wonton shells crispy, assemble tacos just before serving.
- Longer marinating time enhances flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
- Dice chicken and vegetables uniformly for consistent bite size.
- Pre-chop vegetables and prepare sauces ahead to save time.
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of sriracha (natural) in the mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Chicken wonton tacos, crispy tacos, easy appetizer, flavorful chicken, fresh toppings, plant-based sriracha mayo
