Honey Chipotle Crispers Chili’s Copycat

Step 1

In a shallow dish whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 2

Next in a shallow dish add the milk and 1 tablespoon of the flour mixture.

Step 3

Lightly dredge the chicken in the flour, then dredge the floured chicken into the milk mixture.

Step 4

Next dredge the chicken in the flour again and set aside.

Step 5

In a large frying pan add your oil and heat over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Once the oil reaches 350 degrees add your chicken in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.

Step 7

Fry the chicken tenderloins for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

Step 8

Set on a paper towel lined plate or a wire rack to drain off the excess grease.

Step 9

Meanwhile; make your sauce by combining the honey, chipotle sauce (Not the chipotles themselves), ketchup and vinegar in a small saucepan.

Step 10

Heat over medium high heat until it begins to bubble.

Step 11

Let bubble and simmer for for 5 minutes until thickened.

Step 12

Toss the chicken strips in the sauce.

Step 13

Serve and enjoy!