Chili's Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers Bytodd Wilbur

Dive into a flavor-packed experience with Chili's Crispy Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers by Todd Wilbur, a sensational copycat recipe that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your kitchen. These tender, golden-fried chicken strips boast an irresistibly crispy coating, perfectly balanced by a sticky-sweet and smoky honey chipotle glaze. Featuring pantry staples like garlic powder, black pepper, and a touch of cayenne for optional heat, along with finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo, this dish delivers bold flavors that are both sweet and spicy. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and simple frying techniques, it's a breeze to recreate this fan-favorite dish for a quick dinner or an indulgent snack. Serve these crowd-pleasers hot with your favorite sides, like crispy fries or creamy coleslaw, for a meal that's sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken tenders
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Whole milk
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 4 cups Vegetable oil
• 0.33 cup Honey
• 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp White vinegar
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional for extra heat)
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together milk and egg until well blended.

Step 3

Dredge each chicken tender in the flour mixture, then dip into the milk and egg mixture, and finally coat again in the flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

Carefully fry the chicken tenders in batches, about 4-5 minutes per side, until they are golden and cooked through. Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, combine honey, chipotle peppers, ketchup, white vinegar, and cayenne pepper, if using. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the saucepan and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 8

Toss the cooked chicken tenders in the honey chipotle sauce until evenly coated.

Step 9

Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauces or sides, such as fries or coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1945.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9730.6

Total Fat 930.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 140.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 539.7g
Cholesterol 461.0mg	0%
Sodium 5816.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 309.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g	0%
Total Sugars 84.8g
Protein 115.0g	0%

Vitamin D 107.4IU	0%
Calcium 293.7mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 1768.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 83.2%

Protein: 4.6%

Carbs: 12.3%