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

Alizay Khokhar
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is tender.


Fridah Kanyiri
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I made these chicken bites for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the sauce.


Shankar Uprety
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these chicken bites were not too spicy for me. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Jimmy Kimutai
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken bites turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Deborah Harriman
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I made these chicken bites for my family and they all loved them. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


kayizi Ismail
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The sauce is flavorful and the chicken is tender.


Atusinguza Goodluck
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Bruce Frasher
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I made these chicken bites for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved the flavor of the sauce.


Nazer kuniyil
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but these chicken bites were not too spicy for me. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Bridget Swift
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken bites turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Bayezid Hassan
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I made this recipe for my family and they all loved it. The chicken was tender and the sauce was flavorful.


Kartike Kumar
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This recipe is a keeper! I will be making it again and again.


Bre Ranum
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is tender and the sauce is delicious.


Josh Thorpe
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These chicken bites are so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making them again.


Nadia Nadeem
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I made these chicken bites for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Hayden Standifer
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken bites turned out great! I served them with rice and beans and it was a delicious meal.


Benjamin Drua
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious.


Bobson Awomu
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Wisd Emmanuel
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These ancho chile chicken bites were a hit with my family, and I loved how easy they were to make! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful without being too spicy.