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Chicken Crispers (Chili's Copycat)

Course Main dishes, Poultry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Honey Mustard Dressing

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tbs Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • a pinch of cayenne pepper

Chicken

  • 1 large egg lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 cup self-rising flour *As a substitute for 1 cup of self-rising flour, place 1-1/2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt in a measuring cup. Add all-purpose flour to measure 1 cup.
  • 10 chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 to 10 cups shortening or vegetable oil

Instructions

  • To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • In a medium bowl, combine egg, milk, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Whisk for 30 seconds. Whisk in self-rising flour and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Place shortening or oil in a Dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees.
  • Place the 1/2 cup flour in a bowl. Coat each piece of chicken in flour and then dunk into the batter.
  • Working in batches of 3-4 tenderloins, lower battered chicken into oil. Fry 7 to 9 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Drain on a wire rack or paper-towel lined plate.

Notes

With this Chicken Crispers (Chili's copycat) recipe, you can have juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken tenders at home. Dipped in a homemade honey mustard, they are sure to become one of your kid's favorite things to eat.