Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers

Name: Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1-3/4 lbs chicken breasts (cut into 1” thick strips); 1/2 cup gluten free flour (or AP flour if not GF); salt and pepper; 2 eggs; 2 Tablespoons milk (any kind); 4 cups gluten-free Rice Chex pulverized into 2 cups crumbs OR 2 cups gluten free bread crumbs; 3/4 cup sliced almonds (divided); 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped); 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup gluten free reduced-sodium Tamari (or soy sauce if not GF); 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 clove garlic (pressed or minced); 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (or more or less)