Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

Ingredients

• 12 chicken tenderloins
• 6-8 cups Canola oil or shortening

Batter

• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup flour

Breading

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Honey Chipotle Sauce

• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1-2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce

Equipment Dutch Oven

Steps

1. 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. 2

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

3. 3

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

4. 4

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

5. 5

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

6. 6

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

Notes