Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Recipe

A taste of the Orient-Applebee's style. Breaded chicken covered in a spicy-sweet orange glaze over our almond rice pilaf and a tasty mix of broccoli, red peppers, sugar snap peas, water chestnuts, mushrooms, carrots, and bok choy. Topped with toasted almonds and traditional crispy noodles.

SERVES: 4

CHICKEN1.8 kg boneless, skinless chicken2 eggs3 teaspoons salt1/2 teaspoon pepper2 tablespoon vegetable oil1 cup plus 2 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup all-purpose flouroil (for frying)GLAZE2 teaspoon minced garlic3 teaspoons grated orange rind2 cup orange juice (o 1 para menos sabor naranja)1 cup hoisin sauce (*)Dash cayenne pepper1/2 cup granulated sugarSalt and pepper to tasteSlivered almonds and rice noodles

1. Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Stir in egg, salt, pepper and oil. Mix well and set aside.

2. Stir cornstarch and flour together in another large bowl and mix well. Add chicken mixture to the flour mixture, stirring to coat each piece well.

3. Pour enough oil to be at least 1/2-inch deep in a wok or heavy skillet and set over high heat. When it reaches 190C (hot!) carefully add chicken pieces in small batches and fry 3 to 4 minutes or until golden and crisp. Do not overcook or chicken will be tough. Remove chicken from oil with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Continue frying chicken in small batches until all are nicely browned and crisp. Set aside while you make the glaze.

4. Cool the oil in the skillet slightly, then remove all but 2 tablespoons of oil and set over medium heat. Saut garlic in oil for 1 minute (if the oil is too hot the garlic will turn bitter). Add remaining ingredients and bring to boil. Allow to boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens to your liking, stirring frequently.

5. Pour glaze over chicken. Serve chicken over a bed of cooked white rice. Garnish with slivered almonds and crispy noodles. Applebee's tosses the chicken and orange glaze with an array of stir-fry vegetables like broccoli, snow peas and red peppers.

(*) Hoisin sauce (1 cup):1/2 cup soy sauce 4 tablespoons black bean paste or peanut butter (reemplazado x salsa soja y miel)2 tablespoons honey or molasses 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 teaspoons hot sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper --- Combine all ingredients together ---