Chili's Honey Chipotle Chicken Crispers

Batter

1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 cup flour

Breading

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 chicken tenderloins
6 cups of vegetable oil for frying

Honey Chipotle Sauce

2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 teaspoons ground chipotle chile pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

To Make the Honey Chipotle Sauce

Combine all the ingredients into a small saucepan over medium heat until boiling.Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove the pan from th heat.

To Make the Chicken

Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees.
Mix together all ingredients for the batter, excluding flour, in a shallow bowl for at least 30 seconds.Whisk in the flour.
Make the breading by combining all ingredients in another shallow bowl.
Dip each piece of chicken into the batter.
Lift the chicken out of the batter and let some of the excess drip off.
Toss the chicken into the dry breading and coat completely.
Repeat with the other pieces.
Carefully drop the breaded chicken into the hot oil and fry for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
Remove chicken from oil and allow to drain on paper towels.
When all the chicken tenders are done, drop them into a large bowl.
Pour the sauce over the top, and toss gently until all the chicken tenders are coated with sauce.