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    Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers - With Video

    Published on March 3, 2017 by theseasidebaker Last Modified on March 21, 2020 / 17 Comments

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    No need to go out and spend money when you can enjoy these Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers in the comfort of your own home!

    front view of copycat chili's chicken crispers in a sandwich with lettuce and honey mustard

    It never ceases to amaze my husband how much money Americans spend on food and going out to eat. Growing up in Switzerland, they never went out to eat unless it was a very special occasion or a birthday. My family on the other hand would visit Chili's almost once a week for dinner. Now, I have to beg, plead, and sacrifice a small animal (just kidding) in order to get a night off from cooking!

    chili's chicken crispers served in a basket next to curly fries

    I get his point though. Going out is expensive with a family of 5. With all of our summer activities fast approaching, saving money is our best bet. But that doesn't mean this girl doesn't have cravings!

    hand dipping copycat chili's chicken crispers in a small container of honey mustard sauce

    When I am feeling like I need a guilty meal, my first choice is Chili's. Their Chili's Chicken Crispers are the perfect fried food. Every since I was little, this has been the one and only item that I have ever ordered from this place! Since we're on a budget and I had the craving last week, I made them out home. Honestly they were just as good as the restaurants!

    copycat Cchili's chicken crispers in sandwich form with honey mustard dressing and lettuce next to curly fries

    The recipe comes from Todd Wilbur's book, Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2: More Amazing Clones of Famous Dishes from America's Favorite Restaurant ChainsCopycat Chilis Chicken Crispers. I actually bought the book just for this recipe. While I haven't tried anything else in the book, if you are a chain restaurant fan, I would suggest buying it. Since this Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers recipe was spot on, I would assume the others would be as well.

    overhead shot of copycat chili's chicken crispers in a sandwich on a black table next to an ear of corn

    How to Serve Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers

    • Old school style with the curly fries that they used to serve
    • Pile them onto a sandwich with the honey mustard sauce, lettuce, and a fresh avocado

    No matter how you serve them, you will absolutely love your meal. And now that you have the recipe at home, you have no need to go out!

    How to Make Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers

    I put together this quick video to show you exactly how to make Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers. Enjoy!

     

    If you like this Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers recipe, try another one of my copycat recipes: Polar Bear Claws- See's Candies Copycat.

    copycat chili's chicken crispers being dipped by a hand in small bowl of honey mustard sauce
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    Copycat Chili's Chicken Crispers with Honey Mustard Dressing
    Why spend the money eating out, when you can have your favorite guilty pleasure fried food in the comfort of your own home. This recipe is from Todd Wilbur's book, Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2 and is spot on!
    Author: Jackie
    Ingredients
    • Chicken-
    • 1 egg , beaten
    • ¼ cup whole milk
    • ¾ cup chicken broth
    • 1 and ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup self-rising flour
    • 6 to 10 cups shortening or vegetable oil
    • 10 chicken tenderloins
    • ½ cup flour
    • Honey Mustard Dressing
    • ⅔ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
    • pinch of paprika
    • pinch of salt
    Instructions
    1. Make honey mustard sauce by combining ingredients in a small bowl and chill until needed.
    2. Heat shortening or oil in fryer to 350 degrees (*I used a heavy enamel pot to fry)
    3. Combine beaten egg, milk, chicken broth, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk for about 30 seconds to dissolve salt.
    4. Whisk in 1 cup self-rising flour. Let batter sit for 5 minutes.
    5. When you are ready to fry your chicken, coat each piece with dry flour, then dunk the chicken into the batter.
    6. Let the batter drip off of the chicken and lower it into the hot oil and fry for 7 to 9 minutes or until it is golden brown (depending on size of fryer, you should be able to fry 3-4 pieces at a time.)
    7. Drain fried chicken strips on a rack or paper towels for a minute or so and serve with the honey mustard dressing on the side for dipping.
    8. Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2-3 as an entree.

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    1. Maggie Unzueta

      March 03, 2017 at 5:04 pm

      One of my best friends lives in Switzerland. She's Mexican married to a Swiss German. Her husband once went to McDonald's and paid $80 US dollars for his meal. I would make copycat meals with those prices!

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      • theseasidebaker

        March 04, 2017 at 9:27 am

        This is why I keep trying to learn all of my favorite restaurant meals! If we ever move back I would miss In-N-Out, Tacos, and these chicken crispers too much!

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    2. Teri Giese

      March 03, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      Hi!Love the post today!Have 4 REALLY old Tod Wilbur Copycat recipe books.Back in the days when dinos roamed,and there was no internet;would first check things out at the library!(free).Probably found him in an advertisement in a magazine,WHAT IS THAT!He puts out an email newsletter and posts a few times a week.So,for 20 years or so,he has been a great "copycat"source.Was another newsletter(paper),I used to get from this little Grandma.She retired,but still have kept them and cookbooks going back to really long ago.Good old rummage sales,when I lived in Wisconsin.Not the same in a young state like Arizona where I reside now.

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      • theseasidebaker

        March 04, 2017 at 9:29 am

        That is so cool! I love finding old cookbooks at rummage sales too!

        Reply
    3. Kathy Brown

      August 28, 2017 at 8:36 am

      I love that I can make this at home. How awesome... loving your blog and all your recipes.

      Reply
    4. cara

      August 28, 2017 at 10:20 am

      Oh I can't wait to try this with my husband! We're such fans of this chicken at Chilis and I love that this is a simple recipe with everyday ingredients! YUM!

      Reply
    5. Denay DeGuzman

      August 28, 2017 at 10:53 am

      What a fabulous copycat recipe! I love the food at Chili's, so I know I'm going to savor every bite of these chicken crispers. And truth be told, your recipe looks even more delicious than the original restaurant's version.

      Reply
    6. Kate | The Organized Dream

      August 28, 2017 at 11:12 am

      I'm a sucker for crispy fried chicken and this recipe looks awesome!

      Reply
    7. Michael @ Super Millennial

      August 28, 2017 at 4:48 pm

      Really well done -- based on pics I think they are even better than Chili's!

      Reply
    8. Diane @ ThisScatteredLife

      August 28, 2017 at 8:50 pm

      YUM - I love copycat recipes & this one looks delicious!

      Reply
    9. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      August 29, 2017 at 7:47 am

      Wow! These sandwiches look amazing! My Italian parents never really ate out, either. Maybe a European thing! This is a lovely recipe!

      Reply
    10. Krysten

      August 29, 2017 at 10:19 am

      I have literally been looking for this exact recipe for years. Thank you for posting it! I can't wait to try it out!

      Reply
    11. Nicole Parise

      August 29, 2017 at 2:24 pm

      Oooh these look really good! copycat is always the way to go, and sometimes turns out better than you think!

      Nicole | nicoleparise.com

      Reply
    12. Kendel

      August 29, 2017 at 3:40 pm

      Um, chicken recipes?! YUM. I love, love, love honey mustard chicken. So, so good. I cannot wait to try these at home!

      Reply
    13. anurag

      January 16, 2018 at 1:50 am

      look good. let me try

      Reply
    14. Akshata

      November 15, 2018 at 2:15 am

      Wow! Nice post

      Reply
    15. Meggie

      December 05, 2018 at 5:32 pm

      I’ve always loved these Chicken Crispers from Chili’s. However, haven’t been there in years. Sorry to say but I feel the food quality has gone downhill. Can’t wait to make these! Fun note: You must be much younger than me as they were served with mashed potatoes and country gravy along with the corn on the cob. Delicious!

      Reply

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