Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe

If You enjoyed Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl back in the day, You will LOVE making this Lost Favorite at Home with our Easy Recipe.

Applebee's Irresist-A-Bowl™ packed with rice, stir-fried veggies and breaded chicken smothered in a spicy sweet orange glaze.

Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe

Photo by inazakira

           

Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe

Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe

If You enjoyed Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl back in the day, You will LOVE making this Lost Favorite at Home with our Easy Recipe. Applebee's Irresist-A-Bowl™ packed with rice, stir-fried veggies and breaded chicken smothered in a spicy sweet orange glaze.

Ingredients

Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless Chicken, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 Egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • Oil, for frying
Stir Fried Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup chopped Broccoli
  • 1/2 Red Bell Pepper, cut into strips
  • 1/2 Onion, chopped
  • 4 - 6 ounces Button Mushrooms, cut in 1/2
Orange Glaze
  • 1 teaspoon minced Garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated Orange Rind
  • 1 cup Orange Juice
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 cup granulated Sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper, to taste
Bowl
  • 1 cup cooked Rice
  • 1 Green Onion, sliced thin, to garnish
  • Sliced or slivered Almonds, to garnish
  • Chow Mein Noodles, to garnish

Instructions

Chicken
  1. Place chicken a large bowl.
  2. Add egg, salt, pepper and oil. Mix well. Set aside.
  3. Place cornstarch and flour in a second large bowl. Mix well.
  4. Add chicken to the flour mixture. Mix well, to evenly coat each piece.
  5. Pour enough oil to be at least 1/2-inch deep in a wok or heavy skillet.
  6. Set over high heat.
  7. When oil reaches 375°F, carefully add chicken pieces in small batches. Fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Do not overcook.
  8. Remove chicken from oil with tongs, slotted spoon or spider strainer and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain.
  9. Continue frying the remainder of the chicken, in small batches, until all are done.
  10. Set aside and keep warm.
Stir Fried Vegetables
  1. Allow oil in skillet or wok to cool slightly. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons.
  2. Set skillet or wok over high heat.
  3. When oil has returned to hot, add vegetables. Stir fry for 5 - 7 minutes.
  4. Remove veggies from skillet or wok to a bowl. Set aside and keep warm.
Orange Glaze
  1. Add oil to make about 2 tablespoons.
  2. Set skillet or wok over medium heat.
  3. When oil has returned to hot, add garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, and bring to boil.
  5. Allow to boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Reduce heat. Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  7. Continue to simmer until sauce thickens to your liking, stirring frequently.
  8. Pour glaze over chicken.
Bowl
  1. Place cooked rice in a bowl, spreading out to cover.
  2. Pour chicken and sauce over rice.
  3. Top with stir fried vegetables.
  4. Sprinkle with green onions, almonds and noodles.
  5. Serve hot.

Save Time and Effort...

  • Grab a bag of Frozen Breaded Chicken Bites from your supermarket. Cook them according to the instructions on the bag. 
  • Grab a bag of "Stir Fry Mixed Vegetables" and make your life even easier.

 

       

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