ANCHO-CHILE CHICKEN BITES IN ANCHO-CHILI SAUCE

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Here is a quick and easy recipe that is certain to satisfy your taste buds. The only problem you'll have is finding any leftovers!

Provided by Ken2729

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Salt and lightly pepper both sides the chicken breast.
  • Liberally add the ancho chili pepper onto both sides of the breasts.
  • Cut the breasts into 1 inch cubes.
  • Whisk the egg whites.
  • In a Ziploc bag or mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of Acho Chili Pepper.
  • Take a handful of the cut chicken and dip into the egg whites. (coat well).
  • Place the chicken in the flour mixture and shake well. (coat well).
  • 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.).
  • For sauce:.
  • Melt butter in non stick pan. (medium heat).
  • Stir in honey and brown sugar until well blended.
  • Stir in Chili and Barbeque sauces.
  • Add remaining tablespoon of Ancho Chili pepper. Stir.
  • Bring to boil then let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place the chicken in a Tupperware bowl.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Put the top over Tupperware and shake chicken and sauce until chicken is evenly coated with sauce.
  • Serve over rice, with cajun fries, or food of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 91.2, Sodium 1108.1, Carbohydrate 88.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 63.7, Protein 31.1

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