Applebee's Crispy Orange Chicken Skillet
Ingredients:
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken
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1 egg
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Coating:
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1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/4 cup
all-purpose flour
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Oil for frying
Directions:
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Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces and place in a large bowl. Stir in egg,
salt, pepper and oil. Mix well and set aside.
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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.
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Pour enough oil to be at least 1/2-inch deep in a wok or heavy skillet
and set over high heat.
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When it reaches 375 degrees F (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.
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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.
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Set aside while you make the glaze:
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Cool the oil in the skillet slightly, then remove all but 2 tablespoons
of oil and set over medium heat.
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Sauté 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.
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Reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens
to your liking, stirring frequently. Pour glaze over chicken.
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Serve chicken over a bed of cooked white rice if desired.
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Garnish with slivered almonds and crispy noodles.
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Applebee's
tosses the chicken and orange glaze with an array of stir-fry vegetables
like broccoli, snow peas and red peppers.
Recipe serves 4 to 6.
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