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Copycat Chicken Crispers with Honey Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Copycat Chicken Crispers with Honey Chipotle Dipping Sauce

Cost $20, save $10

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  • 30 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $20

INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken

    • 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts

  • Marinade

    • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons hot sauce

  • For frying

    • 4 cups vegetable oil

  • Coating

    • 2 cups flour
    • 🧂 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • Sauce

    • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
    • 🍯 1/4 cup honey
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

STEPS

1

Cut chicken breasts into strips about 3 inches long.

2

Stir buttermilk and hot sauce together in a medium bowl. Add chicken to buttermilk mixture and toss well to completely cover the chicken. Let stand for 30 minutes.

3

Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a large saucepan or very deep skillet to about 4 inches deep. Heat oil to 350°F (180°C).

4

In a large shallow dish, whisk together flour, kosher salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and baking powder until well combined.

5

Remove each tender from the buttermilk mixture and coat lightly with flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Return chicken to buttermilk mixture and finish with a second coat of flour mixture. Set aside on a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken pieces.

6

Working in batches, carefully add chicken tenders to hot oil and cook, flipping occasionally, until crispy golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels or a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet.

7

For sauce, whisk barbecue sauce, honey and salt together in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt. Serve chicken with sauce.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

466

Calories

  • 40
    Protein
  • 40
    Carbs
  • 15
    Fats

💡 Ensure the oil temperature remains consistent at 350°F when frying the chicken for optimal crispiness.Double-coat the chicken for a thicker, crunchier breading.Serve with additional dipping sauce options like ranch or blue cheese for variety.