Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Tenders Recipe

Inspired by East Side Mario's
Time45m
Serves4

Crispy chicken tenders served with fries and plum sauce for dipping.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Tenders

Fries

Plum Sauce

Method

Chicken Tenders

  1. 1

    Prepare Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into strips, about 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the flour mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken strip in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry chicken tenders in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Fries

  1. 5

    Prepare Potatoes

    Peel and cut potatoes into thin strips.

  2. 6

    Fry the Fries

    In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Fry the potato strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel. Season with salt.

Plum Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together plum preserves, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until well combined.

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