Name: Copycat Applebee’s Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs chicken breasts; 1 large egg; 2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 tbsp. add'l cornstarch; 1/4 cup all-purpose whole wheat flour; frying oil; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 1/2 tsp. orange zest; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup hoisin sauce; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute; salt; pepper; stir-fry veggies; steamed rice

The crispy orange chicken bowl from the famous eatery Applebee’s is one of their top-selling menu items Instead of heading out to get this at the restaurant, why not make a copycat version at home! We promise it tastes just like theirs!

How To Make Copycat Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 1 hr

Serves:

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 large egg
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tbsp. add'l cornstarch
1/4 cup all-purpose whole wheat flour
frying oil, we prefer peanut
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp. orange zest
1 cup orange juice, without pulp
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/4 cup sugar or sugar substitute
salt
pepper
stir-fry veggies
steamed rice

Instructions

Whisk egg, salt, pepper, and 1 tbsp. vegetable oil in a medium bowl.
Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and add to the egg mixture.
In a separate bowl, mix the cornstarch and whole what flour.
Add to the chicken mixture.
Make sure each piece is coated well by tossing vigorously.
Fry chicken at 375 degrees for 3-4 minutes per batch.
Drain on paper towels and place into an oven on the warm setting.
Mix all the remaining ingredients (except the rice) in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to a boil and allow to cook for 3 minutes.
Stir constantly.
Pour glaze over cooked chicken and serve on a bed of rice.