Tempura Chicken Fingers & Dipping Sauce
with Zesty Rice & Green Beans
- Sesame
- Soy
- Wheat
- Milk
- Eggs
No matter how old we get, we can never resist a juicy-crunchy chicken finger. No disrespect to the ketchup-dipped versions from our childhood—but this version’s got a few cheffy touches that make it extra special (and delicious). We coat the chicken in a light-as-air tempura batter, then fry for perfectly crispy and golden results. The dipping sauce gets an upgrade, too, combining sweet soy glaze with tangy lime juice and spicy sriracha. On the side, there’s rice laced with lime zest and buttery steamed green beans. Winner winner chicken dinner!
Ingredients
6 ounce
Green Beans
½ cup
Jasmine Rice
4 tablespoon
Sweet Soy Glaze
(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)
82 g
Tempura Batter Mix
(Contains: Milk, Wheat, Eggs)
1 unit
Lime
10 ounce
Chicken Cutlets
1 teaspoon
Sriracha
Not included in your delivery
teaspoon (tsp)
Salt
teaspoon (tsp)
Black Pepper
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Wash and dry all produce. • Zest and quarter lime. • In a large bowl, whisk together tempura mix, 1/3 cup cold water (2/3 cup for 4 servings), and ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4) until smooth. TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency.
• In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• While rice cooks, in a small bowl, combine sweet soy glaze, a squeeze of lime juice, and sriracha to taste. • Place green beans in a medium microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water and a pinch of salt. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; set aside.
• Pat chicken* dry with paper towels, then cut each cutlet lengthwise into three strips (like chicken fingers). • Add to bowl with tempura batter; stir until strips are evenly coated. • Line a plate with paper towels.
• Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably heavy-bottomed, pan over medium-high heat. • Once oil is shimmering and hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, working in batches, add coated chicken in a single layer. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 4-7 minutes on the first side and 4-5 minutes on the second side. TIP: To check for doneness, cut one strip in half. • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.
• Microwave green beans until tender, 1-2 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap, drain well, and toss with 1 TBSP butter. Season with salt and pepper. • Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and as much lime zest as you like. Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice, green beans, and chicken strips between plates. Drizzle with any remaining sriracha to taste. Serve with sauce for dipping and remaining lime wedges on the side.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Dec 2025- Flavor: Many enjoyed the tempura chicken, though some found the overall dish needed more moisture or citrus to balance textures.
- Ease of prep: Simple and easy to make, with several mentioning it's great for kids and beginners.
- Suggestions: Consider using panko breading instead of tempura for a different texture. Watch cooking time carefully to avoid burning.
- Portions: For families with kids who love chicken fingers, consider ordering extra servings.
Reviews from our home cooks
The kids really like this one. A+++. Very simple easy but small serving for kids who like chicken fingers consider more servings per person
Really enjoyed this recipe. I cook tempura all the time and I thought this recipe was great and simple.
First tempura batter that turned out! Would love a veggie tempura option
We got double of this recipe and it was so good we made sure to use both orders in the same week... cant wait to see this on the menu again!! Please!
These were just okay. I think I'd rather a panko breading instead of the tempura batter
I wasn't a fan of the green beans but loved the tempura chicken
Not enough moisture - needed something creamy or citrusy to balance the other textures
