Honey Sriracha Chicken Bites

Having a couple of friends who own hot sauce companies, one learns to love the heat rather quickly. One of my favorite hot-n-spicy flavors is sriracha sauce. These delicious fiery honey sriracha chicken nuggets are easy to make, and since they are baked, are a little easier on the waistline and heart than the deep-fried variety. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Sauce Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 6 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp honey
• 4 tbsp sriracha
• 6 tbsp water
• 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Chicken Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 3 eggs, whisked
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (I use White Lily, because it is lighter and fluffier)

Helpful Gear:

• Small heavy-bottomed stainless steel saucepan
• Silpat

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a small saucepan on medium-low heat, add all sauce ingredients. Increase heat to medium and stir until thickened, about 7-10 minutes. The mixture will thicken a little more as it cools.

Place the egg, flour, and panko in separate bowls. Dredge the chicken first in the flour, then in the egg, then in the panko. Set on a Silpat-lined baking sheet.

Bake the chicken at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes, depending on how big your chicken cubes were. I like mine big, so it took 20 minutes for the chicken to cook all the way through.

In a bowl, cover the chicken with the sauce and gently toss (so you don't loose all your breading).

Serve and Enjoy!