Description
These Asian Glazed Chicken Fingers are a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Crispy chicken tenders are coated in a flavorful glaze made with soy sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, creating a sticky, irresistible dish that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Fingers:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for pan-frying)
Glaze:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Season the chicken tenders with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken tender in flour, dip into the egg, then coat with panko.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the breaded chicken tenders in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside on paper towels.
- Make the Glaze: In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Simmer, then stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- Glaze the Chicken: Toss the cooked chicken fingers in the warm glaze until coated. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For a crispier texture, bake or air fry the chicken tenders before glazing.
- Serve with steamed rice or Asian slaw for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 3 chicken fingers
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
