Spicy Thai Chicken Tenders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Spicy Thai Chicken Tenders
Description
Spicy Thai Chicken Tenders feature breaded chicken strips fried until golden brown and crunchy, with a spicy note from red pepper flakes added to the panko coating. The frying method ensures a crisp exterior while keeping the chicken juicy inside. The accompanying sauce blends savory soy, spicy sriracha, sweet brown sugar, aromatic garlic and ginger, and a subtle hint of peanut butter for depth, all thickened into a glossy dip.
This dish works well as an appetizer or casual snack and benefits from freshly fried chicken tenders dipped into the warm sauce. The combination of textures contrasts nicely with the saucy coating.
The recipe notes that the peanut butter flavor can be omitted if preferred by leaving it out of the sauce. Cooking the tenders in batches prevents overcrowding and keeps the coating crispy. Using fresh grated ginger and minced garlic enhances the sauce's flavor profile.
Ingredients
For chicken tenders:
- 1 pound chicken breast tenderloin
- 2 egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cups canola oil or more depending on size of skillet
For Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 TBS brown sugar
- ⅓ cup soy sauce low sodium
- 1.5 TBS sriracha hot sauce this is a medium amount of spice, tone it down if you don't like spicy
- 1 teaspoon peanut butter creamy
- 1 inch ginger grated, fresh
- 2 TBS water
- 1 TBS cornstarch
- 2 TBS cilantro chopped
Instructions
For the chicken tenders:
For the sauce:
Notes
- Fry chicken tenders in batches to prevent overcrowding and keep them crispy.
- Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic improve the sauce's aroma and taste.
- Omit the peanut butter in the sauce if you prefer to avoid its flavor.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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