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Delicious Chicken Wonton Tacos from Applebee's served with fresh ingredients

Crispy Chicken Wonton Tacos

These chicken wonton tacos blend crunchy shells with creamy chicken filling for a quick and satisfying handheld meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Wonton Shells
  • 8 pieces wonton wrappers Square wrappers cut into triangles for taco shapes.
  • Vegetable oil vegetable oil for frying Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point such as canola or sunflower.
Filling
  • 1 lb cooked and shredded chicken breast Poach or use leftover roasted chicken, ensure it reached 165°F when cooked.
  • 1 cup coleslaw mix Pre-shredded cabbage and carrots for crunch without prep. Substitute finely shredded napa cabbage for milder flavor.
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese Cheddar or Monterey Jack both melt and add creaminess.
  • 1/4 cup green onions Chopped for sharp, fresh notes.
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing Use a thicker ranch to bind the filling. Greek yogurt ranch adds tang if preferred.
  • Salt and pepper To taste.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut wonton wrappers into triangles and fry until crispy. Work in small batches to avoid oil temperature drop and remove when golden brown.
  3. In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, coleslaw mix, cheese, green onions, ranch dressing, salt, and pepper. Confirm the cooked chicken previously reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
Assembly
  1. Spoon the chicken mixture into the cooled wonton shells carefully.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

Store leftover filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Keep fried wonton shells separate in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 24 hours to preserve crunch.

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