Name: Chili’s Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 c. honey -; 1/3 c. chipotle chiles in adobo sauce -; 2 tbsp. ketchup -; 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -; 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" strips -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 1/2 c. (180 g.) all-purpose flour -; 1/4 c. cornstarch -; 2 tsp. baking powder -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1 c. buttermilk -; 2 c. vegetable oil -; Fries and ranch dressing, for serving (optional) -

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25 min.

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Ingredients for - Chili’s Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

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) -

How to cook deliciously - Chili’s Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

1. Stage

In a blender, blend honey, chiles, ketchup, vinegar, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and bright red.

2. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Dip chicken into buttermilk mixture, then dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.

6. Stage

In a large, high-sided skillet fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, over medium-high heat, heat oil until thermometer registers 350°.

7. Stage

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. Stage

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).