What Are Chicken tenders and How Can I Use Them?
Wondering what to do with chicken tenders? This guide covers how to pick them, cook them, store them, and swap them — with 27 recipes to put them to work.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) (71g)Where found
Chicken tenders are usually found in the poultry section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.
Food group
Chicken tenders are a member of the Poultry Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.
How much do chicken tenders weigh?
| Amount | Weight |
|---|---|
| 1 unit (yield from 1 lb ready-to-cook chicken) | 71 grams |
| ½ breast, bone and skin removed | 118 grams |
Related
Poultry Products
| In Chinese: | 鸡投标 | |
| British (UK) term: | ||
| en français: | offres de poulet | |
| en español: | ofertas de pollo |
Recipes using chicken tenders
There are 27 recipes that contain this ingredient.
Mâche & Chicken Salad with Honey Tahini Dressing
Quite tasty. The tahini dressing made the whole dish sing. We used arugula instead of spinach. Delicious!
Spanish Chicken Salad
Spanish spiced chicken breast with fresh avocado, orange dressed boston lettuce.
Thai Chicken Satay with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Grilled chicken satay skewers marinated in lime, soy, and fish sauce with a creamy spicy peanut dipping sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes for an easy Thai appetizer or main.
Anise Chicken for Two
A very easy and fairly quick one pot meal that's perfect when you're in a hurry. Chunks of chicken and rice seasoned with star anise and Chinese five spice powder. Yum.
Chicken, Broccoli Rabe & Feta on Toast
Chicken, broccoli rabe, and feta piled over garlic-rubbed toast. A bright, high-protein skillet where bitter rapini, briny feta, and juicy cherry tomatoes balance on crisp whole wheat bread.
Cheng-Du Tender Chicken
Fiery Sichuan-style wok chicken with chili, fermented bean curd, and fresh ginger, simmered in stock and served over tender pea shoots. A 30-minute wok sensation.
Easy Chicken & Vegetable Stir Fry
Chicken tenders stir-fried with a teriyaki vegetable kit and topped with crispy French fried onions. Three ingredients and 40 minutes for a semi-homemade weeknight win.
Ginger-Chicken Stew
Ginger-chicken stew: tender chicken simmered in a sesame-oil broth with ginger matchsticks, garlic, sherry, soy sauce, and peppery mustard greens. A light Asian-inspired bowl ready in under 30 minutes.
Sticky Fingers Like Wingers
Copycat Wingers Sticky Fingers: crispy breaded chicken tenders tossed in a sweet, tangy, spicy brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce, then baked until sticky and caramelized.
Orange Rice with Chicken
Sauteed chicken tenders tossed with rice, mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, and celery. A quick, light skillet dinner with sweet citrus and nutty crunch in every forkful.
Pesto Ravioli with Chicken
Pesto ravioli with chicken tenders, zucchini, and red bell pepper cooked in one skillet with chicken broth. A 30-minute weeknight pasta dinner tossed in basil pesto.
Jerry's Kick-Back, Relax & Stir-Up-A-Success Stir Fry
Chicken stir fry with broccoli, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a store-bought stir fry sauce. A fast weeknight dinner served over rice.
Goldfish Crusted Chicken Fingers
Crispy Goldfish cracker coating transforms plain chicken tenders into crunchy kid-approved finger food. Baked, not fried, ready in 30 minutes.
Roasted Chicken Tenders Saltimbocca
Roasted chicken tenders saltimbocca: sage leaves and prosciutto wrapped around chicken tenders, roasted crisp, served over wild mushroom spaghetti risotto with arugula and toasted hazelnuts.
Boneless Buffalo Wings - Superbowl
Boneless buffalo wings pan-fried with a cornmeal crust, tossed in hot sauce and served with homemade spicy blue cheese dip. A lighter Super Bowl party favorite skillet version using chicken tenders.
Stir-Fried Asparagus & Chicken with Toasted Cumin & Fennel Seeds
Toasted cumin and fennel seeds bring the delicious Indian tangy flavor into the sauteed chicken and fresh asparagus, serve it with rice or quinoa.
Bayou Magic Chicken
Cajun chicken and rice casserole with cream of mushroom and celery soups, bell pepper, onion, and seasoned rice mix. A dump-and-bake comfort food supper the whole family will devour.
Favorite Chicken Fajitas
Easy chicken fajitas in one skillet: sweet sauteed peppers and onions, fajita-seasoned chicken tenders, piled into warm tortillas with salsa, guacamole, and cilantro. A fast, fresh 30-minute weeknight dinner.
Chicken Tenderloins
Hot-smoked chicken tenders dipped in a sticky honey-whiskey-Worcestershire glaze. Three ingredients, five minutes on the smoker, and pure backyard flavor.
Chicken Alfredo
Quick shortcut Chicken Alfredo with jarred sauce, peas, bacon bits, and crispy French-fried onions over pasta. A weeknight crowd-pleaser ready in under 45 minutes.
Sweet & Sour Chicken with Brown Rice
Quick 30-minute sweet and sour chicken with brown rice, tossed with crisp veggies and a tangy apricot-ginger glaze. A healthy weeknight stir-fry the whole family will love!
