Ancho-Chile Chicken Bites In Ancho-Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Ancho-Chile Chicken Bites In Ancho-Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken breast (thin sliced by Purdue); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 3 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper (divided); 3/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 egg whites (or AllWhites for best results); vegetable oil (for deep frying); 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (Famous Dave's Sweet n' Zesty); 3/4 cup chili sauce; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 2 tablespoons butter

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless chicken breast (thin sliced by Purdue)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper (divided)
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon sugar
3 egg whites (or AllWhites for best results)
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (Famous Dave's Sweet n' Zesty)
3/4 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons butter

1
Salt and lightly pepper both sides the chicken breast.
2
Liberally add the ancho chili pepper onto both sides of the breasts.
3
Cut the breasts into 1 inch cubes.
4
Whisk the egg whites.
5
In a Ziploc bag or mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of Acho Chili Pepper.
6
Take a handful of the cut chicken and dip into the egg whites. (coat well).
7
Place the chicken in the flour mixture and shake well. (coat well).
8
Place the chicken in the deep fryer at 355 degrees for 6 to 7 minutes. Drain on rack and set aside on paper towel. (NOTE: You do not have to fry all at once. Fry in batches for best results.).
9
For sauce:
10
Melt butter in non stick pan. (medium heat).
11
Stir in honey and brown sugar until well blended.
12
Stir in Chili and Barbeque sauces.
13
Add remaining tablespoon of Ancho Chili pepper. Stir.
14
Bring to boil then let simmer for 5 minutes.
15
Place the chicken in a Tupperware bowl.
16
Pour sauce over chicken.
17
Put the top over Tupperware and shake chicken and sauce until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
18
Serve over rice, with cajun fries, or food of your choice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless chicken breast (thin sliced by Purdue), 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 3 tablespoons ground ancho chili pepper (divided), and more.

Yes, Ancho-Chile Chicken Bites In Ancho-Chili Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ancho-Chile Chicken Bites In Ancho-Chili Sauce

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