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Chili’s Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

Our take on Chili's honey chipotle chicken crispers is irresistibly flavorful and perfect for when you’re in the mood for quick, casual dining at home.

Original recipe: delish.com

Yield:
6 servings
Prep:
25 min
Cook:
0 sec
Total:
50 min
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Ingredients

  1. 1/2 c. honey
  2. 1/3 c. chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
  3. 2 tbsp. ketchup
  4. 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
  5. 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" strips
  6. Kosher salt
  7. Freshly ground black pepper
  8. 1 1/2 c. (180 g.) all-purpose flour
  9. 1/4 c. cornstarch
  10. 2 tsp. baking powder
  11. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  12. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika
  13. 1 c. buttermilk
  14. 2 c. vegetable oil
  15. Fries and ranch dressing, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Honey-Chipotle Sauce

    In a blender, blend honey, chiles, ketchup, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and bright red.
  2. Transfer sauce to a small pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook, whisking occasionally, until reduced by one-third, 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool.

  3. Crispy Chicken

    Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow bowl. Lightly dredge chicken in flour. Transfer to a wire rack set in a baking sheet and let rest 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, add cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, and paprika to remaining flour; season with salt and pepper and whisk until combined. Into a second shallow bowl, pour buttermilk. Add 1 tablespoon flour mixture to buttermilk and whisk until combined.
  5. Dip chicken into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  6. In a large, high-sided skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, over medium-high heat, heat oil until thermometer registers 350°.
  7. Working in batches, fry chicken, turning halfway through, until golden brown and a crispy crust forms, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Return chicken to wire rack.
  8. In a large bowl, toss chicken with sauce until coated. Divide chicken among plates or transfer to a platter. Serve with fries and ranch dressing alongside (if using).