Chipotle Honey Chicken Crispers

 

Ingredients 

12 chicken tenderloins

6-8 C Canola oil or shortening 

Batter: 

1 egg 

1/2 C milk

1/2 C chicken broth

1 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

3/4 C flour

Breading: 

1 1/2 C flour

1 tsp salt

1 tsp paprika 

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Honey Chipotle Sauce:

2/3 C honey

1/4 C water

1/4 C ketchup

1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1-2 tsp chipotle chili powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp hot sauce

Instructions 

1) In a small saucepan combine honey, water, ketchup, vinegar, chili powder, salt and hot sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. 

2) To make batter, in a medium bowl whisk together egg, milk, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk in flour. 

3) Combine all ingredients for breading in a pie plate and mix well.

4) Heat oil in a Dutch Oven to 350 degrees. Dip chicken in batter and then roll to coat in breading. 

5) Fry 4 at time , frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes. 

6) Place cooked chicken tenderloins in a large bowl and toss with the honey chipotle sauce. 

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves: 4

This recipe tastes almost identical to Chili's Chicken Crispers ( Chipotle Honey flavored) Its very very tasty.