Spicy Sriracha Panko Chicken Fingers

By
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 12/2/21
Spicy Chicken Fingers
Diana Rattray
Prep: 20 mins
Cook: 20 mins
Total: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings

Hot and spicy Sriracha sauce makes a tasty coating for these panko-crusted chicken fingers. The chicken pieces are coated with the sauce and panko crumbs, then they're baked to perfection. It's an easy recipe to prepare for an everyday lunch or dinner. Serve these tasty chicken strips with French fries and a salad for an excellent meal. Feel free to use boneless chicken breasts or chicken tenders in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup Sriracha sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, regular or toasted

  • 1/2 teaspoon pressed garlic

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into strips, or 1 pound chicken tenders

  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

  2. Line a large baking sheet or shallow baking pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray or baking spray. Preheat the oven to 425 F.

  3. Combine the Sriracha sauce, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.

  4. Pour the panko crumbs in a wide, shallow bowl.

  5. Dip the chicken strips or tenders in the sriracha sauce mixture to coat thoroughly, then roll in the panko crumbs. Arrange the chicken fingers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  6. Bake for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly browned. The internal temperature (check the center of the thickest piece) should be at least 165 F. on a food thermometer.

  7. Serve and enjoy.

Tips

  • Sriracha sauce is an Asian style hot sauce, made with hot peppers, vinegar, garlic, and other seasonings. You can find it in the international food section of most grocery stores, or in Asian markets.
  • Serve these delicious chicken fingers with sweet and sour sauce, sweet chili mayonnaise, chipotle mayonnaise, or your favorite barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
576 Calories
23g Fat
65g Carbs
28g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 576
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 1970mg 86%
Total Carbohydrate 65g 24%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 7mg 35%
Calcium 102mg 8%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 555mg 12%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)