Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers

Name: Thai Sticky Chicken Fingers
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1-3/4lbs chicken breasts cut into 1” thick strips; 1/2 cup gluten-free or all-purpose flour (dish will not be GF if using AP flour); salt and pepper; 2 eggs; 2 Tablespoons milk (any kind, I used unsweetened almond milk); 4 cups gluten-free Rice Chex pulverized into 2 cups crumbs OR 2 cups panko bread crumbs (dish will not be GF if using panko); 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 Tamari or soy sauce (dish will not be GF if using soy sauce); 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 glove garlic, microplaned or minced; 1/4 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes (or more or less)