Chilis Chicken Crispers
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
609 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chilis Chicken Crispers
Description
Chilis Chicken Crispers feature chicken tenderloins dusted with flour and dipped into a batter combining club soda, egg, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Resting the batter briefly allows it to develop lightness. The chicken pieces are then deep-fried at 350°F until cooked through and coated in a crispy, golden crust. The texture contrasts between the crunchy exterior and juicy interior.
The accompanying honey mustard sauce offers a creamy and mildly spicy dip, composed of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cayenne pepper, and honey to add sweetness and depth. The cayenne adds a subtle heat without overpowering the honey’s balance. The dish is best served hot shortly after frying to maintain crispness.
This recipe is suited for a casual appetizer or main. The frying temperature and batter consistency are important to achieving the crispiest results. The honey mustard sauce can be prepared ahead and refrigerated up to a week.
Ingredients
Chicken Crispers
- 1 pound chicken tenderloin
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 cup club soda plus 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
Honey Mustard
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil to 350 degrees F.
- Make the batter by first combining the club soda and the egg together. Whisk together until they form a uniform mixture.
- Then add in the dry ingredients: 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, salt, pepper. Stir together. Allow the batter to sit for a few minutes.
- Remove chicken from package and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Dredge the chicken in 1/2 cup flour. Shake off excess flour.
- Dip floured chicken into the batter and fry a few pieces at a time. If there is any additional batter left over, you could make some onion rings, but the excess batter should be discarded.
- Prepare honey mustard by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cayenne, and honey. Stir well. You can store the honey mustard for about a week in your refrigerator.
Notes
- Use a deep fryer or heavy pot to maintain stable frying temperature at 350°F for best crispiness.
- The honey mustard sauce keeps for about a week if stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 609 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 609kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1025mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 703mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 95IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3.7mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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