4 Easy Chicken Tender Recipes You'll Want to Make All the Time
These dishes might just become your go-tos for casual dinners and parties.
David Malosh
Our small but mighty collection of chicken tender recipes includes our favorite ways to use this versatile cut that’s also the most tender part of the chicken breast. These strips of white meat are quick-cooking, economical, and adapt well to any sauce. Plus, their small size means they fit the bill nicely if you're looking for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal for the younger set, a quick dinner, or a great party food.
Whether you thread them on skewers and grill them or coat them in crumbs and bake them, these winning recipes are ones you'll return to again and again. The only caveat is to be careful not to cook them too long so they don't dry out. Aside from that, you can't go wrong.
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Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Tenders
These poppable treats rely on a few powerhouse ingredients for a rich, decadent flavor. Wrapping chicken tenders in bacon gives them a nice upgrade, but what really makes the dish shine are sage leaves, which you tuck in between the bacon.
BBQ Chicken Tenders
Looking for an easy BBQ chicken recipe? There's no need to reinvent the wheel. Simply pour store-bought BBQ sauce over chicken tenders, grill, and baste occasionally with more sauce. These simple tenders are great alongside corn fritters.
Grilled Buttermilk Chicken Tenders with Dipping Sauces
Thanks to a soak in buttermilk and a bacon wrap, these chicken tender strips stay nice and moist. They're a great food for entertaining, especially when served alongside tomatoes, cucumbers, and two different dipping sauces.
Baked Chicken Fingers
You don't typically see chicken fingers with such healthy ingredients (think: wheat germ, bran, and flaxseed), but give this recipe a try, and you'll be surprised at how well they work. Alongside regular breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and garlic and onion powder, they deliver a crunchy and tasty chicken finger you can feel great about serving (and eating!).
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