Description
These Asian Glazed Chicken Fingers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. Tender chicken strips are coated in a crispy breading and then tossed in a flavorful Asian-inspired glaze.
Ingredients
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For the Asian Glaze:
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- 1–2 cups all-purpose flour, for dredging
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Green onions, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Make Glaze: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, whisk together all glaze ingredients and set aside.
- Prep Chicken: Cut chicken breasts into thin strips. Place chicken in a bowl and add buttermilk. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with remaining buttermilk, and one with breadcrumbs. Season flour and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
- Dredge Chicken: Dredge each chicken strip in flour, then buttermilk, and finally breadcrumbs. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Alternative Frying Method: If desired, fry chicken strips in hot vegetable oil until golden brown.
- Make Glaze: While chicken is baking, bring the glaze to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened and reduced by half.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the cooked chicken fingers. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Storage: Store cooked chicken fingers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Freezing: To freeze, dredge chicken strips and freeze them uncooked. Bake from frozen at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 500kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
