Have you ever tried The Spicy Chicken Tacos at Applebee's? My friend was telling me how amazing they are, so I decided to do a little search for the recipe and found it!
They turned out TERRIFIC! Such a great alternative to Mexican tacos. I will definitely say that they do take some time to make if you fry them. Normally, I am not into long and dragged out recipes, but these are so worth it.
There is an art to frying these lil' guys. You need to have some patience and TONGS. I really found that using tongs is what helped me keep them together, without all the chicken falling out, when I turned them to cook on the other side. I really hope you all try these, and then report back to me and let me know what you think!
There is an art to frying these lil' guys. You need to have some patience and TONGS. I really found that using tongs is what helped me keep them together, without all the chicken falling out, when I turned them to cook on the other side. I really hope you all try these, and then report back to me and let me know what you think!
Spicy Chicken Wonton Tacos
Recipe By: Suburban Wife Life
- 5-7 Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Package Cole Slaw
- 1/4 cup diced Red Onion
- 1 (4oz) can of diced Jalapenos
- 1/2 Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Asian Dressing/Marinade ( I used Krafts Asian Toasted Sesame dressing/ marinade)
- 1 package square Wonton Wrappers
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
- Limes
Directions: In a large bowl, mix together the cole slaw, cilantro and diced red onion.
Strain the can of jalepenos', and add desired amount into the coleslaw mix. ( I only used 1/4 of the can because I'm a wimp and cant handle the heat. Use as much as you'd like for your own heat tolerance)
Pour the Asian dressing into the coleslaw mix. ( I used about 1/4 cup). Mix well, cover and refigerate for atleast one hour.
Place chicken breasts in a large bowl and coat with desired amount of Asian dressing/marinade. Cover and refrigerate one hour. (Refigerate both coleslaw and chicken breasts for the same hour)
Grill chicken breasts for atleast 8 minutes or until thoroughly cooked then cut into cubes.
Heat Sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, add the cubed chicken and red pepper flakes. Stir fry for about 2 minutes or until chicken is hot. Remove chicken from skillet and then set on a large plate.
Add 1 cup vegetable oil to the same skillet and heat over medium to med-low heat.
Place a 'strip' of chicken down the center of two wonton wrappers.( I doubled the wonton wrappers because one didnt seem thick enough). Fold up sides, like a taco.
Using tongs, fry the 'taco' for atleast 1 minute , turning to make sure both sides are cooked. You want it to be golden brown and crispy.
Top each taco with the coleslaw mixture and a squeeze of fresh lime. Enjoy!
*BAKED VERSION: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Fill the uncooked wonton wrappers with the chicken. Place in a greased 9x13 baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes or so, until wrappers are golden and crispy. Fill tacos with coleslaw mixture and a squeeze of fresh lime! Serve and enjoy ♥
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