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Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe
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Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe

Make our Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe at home tonight for your family. You will love this Applebee's Irresist-A-Bowl™ packed with rice, stir-fried veggies and breaded chicken smothered in a spicy sweet orange glaze.
Prep Time45 minutes
Active Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Applebee's

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 Carrot cut into matchsticks
  • 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

  • Place chicken a large bowl.
  • Add egg, salt, pepper and oil. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Place cornstarch and flour in a second large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add chicken to the flour mixture. Mix well, to evenly coat each piece.
  • Pour enough oil to be at least 1/2-inch deep in a wok or heavy skillet.
  • Set over high heat.
  • 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.
  • Remove chicken from oil with tongs, slotted spoon or spider strainer and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain.
  • Continue frying the remainder of the chicken, in small batches, until all are done.
  • Set aside and keep warm.

Stir Fried Vegetables

  • Allow oil in skillet or wok to cool slightly. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons.
  • Set skillet or wok over high heat.
  • When oil has returned to hot, add vegetables. Stir fry for 5 - 7 minutes.
  • Remove veggies from skillet or wok to a bowl. Set aside and keep warm.

Orange Glaze

  • Add oil to make about 2 tablespoons.
  • Set skillet or wok over medium heat.
  • When oil has returned to hot, add garlic. Sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except salt and pepper, and bring to boil.
  • Allow to boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat. Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Continue to simmer until sauce thickens to your liking, stirring frequently.
  • Pour glaze over chicken. Mix well.

Bowl

  • Place cooked rice in a bowl, spreading out to cover.
  • Pour chicken and sauce over rice.
  • Top with stir fried vegetables.
  • Sprinkle with green onions, almonds and noodles.
  • Serve hot.

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