Chili's Crispy Honey - Chipotle Chicken Crispers

By BlueSchmoo

I made these for Super Bowl Sunday and it scored a touchdown with my family. Tasted just like the ones at Chili's. No adjustments to the recipe either; just be sure to make a lot!

Ingredients

• HONEY CHIPOTLE SAUCE:
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 2 teaspoons ground chipotle
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• BATTER:
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• BREADING:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 6 to 10 cups shortening or vegetable oil (in a fryer or Dutch oven)
• 11 chicken tenderloins

Preparation

Step 1

Make honey chipotle sauce by combining all of the ingredients, honey, water, ketchup, vinegar, ground chipotle and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Heat shortening or oil in fryer to 350°F.

Whisk together all ingredients for the batter excluding flour to include; egg, milk, chicken broth, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, paprika and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Continue whisking for about 30 seconds to dissolve salt. Whisk in flour.

Make the breading by combining all ingredients in another shallow bowl or a pie pan.

When all the chicken is done drop it into a large glass or metal bowl, pour the sauce over the top, and toss gently until all the chicken is coated with sauce.