Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Fingers Recipe

Inspired by East Side Mario's
Time45m
Serves4

Served with plum sauce and choice of salad or fries. Includes your choice of drink and dessert.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Fingers

Salad or Fries

Drink and Dessert

Method

Chicken Fingers

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into strips about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dip each chicken strip first into the flour, then into the egg, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded chicken strips on a plate.

  4. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

  5. 5

    Fry Chicken Strips

    Carefully add the breaded chicken strips to the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Plum Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small saucepan, combine plum preserves, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.

  2. 7

    Simmer Sauce

    Heat the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Salad or Fries

  1. 8

    Prepare Salad

    In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Toss lightly.

  2. 9

    Prepare Fries

    If using frozen fries, prepare according to package instructions. If making homemade fries, cut potatoes into strips, season, and bake or fry until golden.

Drink and Dessert

  1. 10

    Select Choices

    Choose your preferred drink and dessert to accompany the meal.

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