Ingredients for Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- vegetable oil, for deep frying
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for chicken batter), 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- not used in recipe
- not used in recipe
- not used in recipe
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper (for chicken batter)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, snow peas, bell peppers, etc.), steamed or sautéed
- cooked rice, for serving
- green onions, sliced, for garnish
- sesame seeds, for garnish
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How to Make Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, orange zest, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- In a separate bowl, toss the chicken cubes with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the hot oil and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Pour the orange sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Steam or sauté the mixed vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Serve the crispy orange chicken over a bed of cooked rice, topped with the steamed vegetables and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Enjoy your homemade Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Bowl!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
64 g
Sugar
106g
Fat
8g
Carbs
18g
