Fish Sticks with Chili Lime Sauce Girls Gone Grillin' Style

Fish Sticks with Chili Lime Sauce Girls Gone Grillin’ Style

Crispy, flaky cod sticks paired with a zesty chili-lime sauce—perfect for tacos, bowls, or dipping straight off the platter.

 Ingredients

• Cod Sticks
• 1½ lbs fresh cod, cut into sticks
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Seasoning
• 1–1½ tbsp Girls Gone Grillin’ Hot Hens BBQ seasoning
• Optional: ½ tsp smoked paprika (extra color & smoke)
• Breading (optional but recommended)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• Chili Lime Sauce
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
• Zest + juice of 1 lime
• 1–2 tsp chili sauce or sriracha
• ½ tsp Hot Hens seasoning

Optional: drizzle of honey for balance

Instructions

Cod Sticks

Grill (best for firm cod):

Preheat grill to 400°F.

Toss cod with olive oil and Girls Gone Grillin’ Hot Hens BBQ seasoning

Grill on a lightly oiled grill pan or cast iron 2–3 minutes per side until flaky.

Air Fryer (extra crispy):

Dredge cod in flour → egg → panko.

Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway.

Oven:

Bake at 425°F for 12–15 minutes, until golden and flaky.

Chili Lime Sauce

Whisk all sauce ingredients until smooth.

Chill 10–15 minutes to let flavors pop.

Pro Tips

Amazing in tortillas with cabbage slaw for fish tacos

Serve with grilled corn, sweet potatoes, or rice bowls

Swap cod for halibut or mahi if desired