Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

Chili’s honey chipotle chicken crispers are a popular and beloved item on the Chili’s menu. These chicken tenders are coated in a crispy batter and smothered in a sweet and spicy honey chipotle sauce. Here are a few reasons why they have become such a favorite among Chili’s customers.

1. The honey chipotle sauce is the star of this dish, and it’s easy to see why. It’s sweet, smoky, and spicy all at the same time, which creates a complex flavor profile that is both satisfying and exciting. The sauce is generously drizzled over the chicken tenders, so every bite is packed with flavor.

2. The chicken tenders are coated in a crunchy batter that gives them a satisfying texture. The crispy exterior provides a nice contrast to the tender chicken inside. The coating also helps the sauce adhere to the chicken, so every bite is bursting with flavor.
3. While chicken tenders are a classic dish, the addition of the honey chipotle sauce elevates it to something special. The familiar taste of chicken tenders combined with the unique sauce makes this dish both comforting and exciting.

Chili’s crispy honey chipotle crispers have earned their place as a favorite on the Chili’s menu because of their delicious honey chipotle sauce, crispy coating, versatility, familiar yet unique taste, and consistent quality. It’s no wonder why they have become such a beloved item at Chili’s.

Speaking of fan favorites, Give my Raising Cane’s Copycat recipe a try! It uses the same Chicken Tenders base and is raved about!

Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers Can’t be THAT high calorie?

Hold onto your pants. Chilli’s Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers are 900 calories. NINE HUNDRED. I’m all for eating chicken tenders all day long but NINE HUNDRED CALORIES….for an app? Nope. No thank you. Do not pass go. Absolutely not.

Good news as always! I have a low calorie copycat recipe for this one too! Our copycat recipe lowers the calories down to 549 calories, 87g Carbs, 1g Fat, 54g Protein.

You’ll get 4-5 large chicken tenders from this recipe! If serving as an app I would recommend splitting this between two people (274 calories each) or serving it as the main course for your meal.

Ingredients you’ll need to make the Crispers

• Chicken Tenderloins or chicken strips (cut from chicken breasts)
• Mustard or Light Mayo (We use mustard and the calories listed are for using mustard)
• Corn Flakes – Crushed
• Salt
• Black Pepper

Ingredients you’ll need to make the honey chipotle sauce

• 1/2 cup Honey
• 1/4 cup Water
• 1/4 cup Ketchup
• 1 tbsp White Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Ground Chipotle Powder
• 1/2 Salt

How to make honey chipotle chicken crispers

1. Preheat air fryer to 375F.
2. Weight out 8oz of Chicken Tenderloin, pat dry. Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Lightly crush cornflakes.
4. Coat chicken in a light layer of yellow mustard.
5. Sprinkle cornflakes evenly across chicken making sure to use only enough to coat the chicken while spreading. Press lightly into chicken, flip and coat the other side.
6. Place in air fryer for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
7. While the chicken is in the air fryer, combine all the ingredients for the sauce in a small saucepan. Stir consistency over medium heat until simmering.
8. Remove chicken from air fryer into a medium bowl, add sauce, toss until fully coated.