Chicken Fingers with Plum Dipping Sauce

Crispy, golden chicken fingers meet a luscious homemade plum dipping sauce in this irresistible recipe that’s perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. These tender chicken strips are coated in a flavorful blend of Parmesan-panko breadcrumbs and fried to crunchy perfection, while the plum dipping sauce offers a tangy-sweet contrast with notes of ginger and soy. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this recipe combines classic comfort food with a gourmet flair, thanks to the use of fresh plums for the sauce. Serve these mouthwatering chicken fingers as an appetizer, snack, or main dish, and watch them become an instant crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 medium Plums
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips approximately 1 inch wide for even-sized chicken fingers.

Step 2

Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder mixed together, one with whisked eggs and milk, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.

Step 3

Coat each chicken strip in the seasoned flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture to fully coat. Set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken strips in batches, frying for 4-5 minutes per side until they’re golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 5

While the chicken fingers are cooking, prepare the plum dipping sauce. Pit and roughly chop the plums before adding them to a small saucepan.

Step 6

To the saucepan, add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, water, and ground ginger. Cook over medium heat until the plums break down and the mixture thickens, about 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 7

Once the sauce has cooled slightly, blend it with an immersion blender or transfer it to a regular blender and puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 8

Serve the crispy chicken fingers warm with the plum dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1196.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3524.4

Total Fat 243.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 682.9mg	0%
Sodium 3652.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 196.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 44.7g
Protein 153.8g	0%

Vitamin D 95.0IU	0%
Calcium 430.7mg	0%
Iron 13.9mg	0%
Potassium 707.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.0%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 21.9%