Description
Irresistible Asian Chicken Tenders that are quick and flavor-packed. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breasts – cut into thin tenders
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour – or gluten-free flour
- 1 large Egg – or flax egg for vegan alternative
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs – or regular breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce – adds sweetness
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce – low-sugar options available
- 2 cloves Garlic – minced, fresh recommended
- 2 tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce – or coconut aminos for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil – adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha – adjust according to spice tolerance
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – optional
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds – for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Prepare Chicken by cutting breasts into tenders and pounding to even thickness.
- Coat each tender in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Bake the coated chicken tenders for about 20 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Make the Sauce by combining hoisin sauce, sweet chili sauce, minced garlic, low sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, sriracha, and red pepper flakes until well mixed.
- Toss the cooked tenders in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooked tenders for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: APPETIZERS
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tender
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
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