26 Delicious Ways To Eat Chicken Tenders

    Some people think chicken tenders are just for kids. I am not one of those people.

    Melissa Jameson
    by Melissa Jameson

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. Chicken Parm Strips

    Chicken parm strips
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    Can't decide between chicken strips or chicken Parmesan? Meet your new favorite recipe.

    Recipe: Chicken Parm Strips

    2. Easiest BBQ Chicken Tenders

    BBQ chicken tenders
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    Starting with your favorite bottled sauce means these are about as easy as it gets. To make them even more hands-off, toss them in a slow cooker or Instant Pot instead of the oven.

    Recipe: Easiest BBQ Chicken Tenders

    3. Crispy Potato Chip-Crusted Chicken Tenders

    Potato chip chicken tenders
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    Let it be known: readers recommend making this recipe with Doritos. 😋

    Recipe: Crispy Potato Chip-Crusted Chicken Tenders

    4. Black Pepper Chicken Fingers with Creamy Greek Yogurt Ranch

    halfbakedharvest.com

    Baked in the oven and ready in half an hour. Get the recipe.

    5. Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders with Honey & Soy Sauce Glaze

    damndelicious.net

    Glaze solves everything. Get the recipe.

    6. Oven Baked Buttermilk Chicken Strips

    wishfulchef.com

    Get the recipe.

    7. Texas Chicken Nachos

    realfoodbydad.com

    YES Y'ALL. Get the recipe.

    8. Baked Firecracker Chicken Tenders

    lecremedelacrumb.com

    Get the recipe.

    9. Cracker-Crusted Oven Baked Chicken Tenders

    brunchtimebaker.com

    Cheese Crackers, Ranked: 1) Cheez Its. 2) Goldfish crackers. 3) Cheese Nips.

    (But really, you can use any of 'em.) Get the recipe.

    10. Copycat Applebees Oriental Chicken Salad

    tastesbetterfromscratch.com

    Get the recipe.

    11. Sweet & Sticky Chicken Strips

    whiteonricecouple.com

    With a garlic, honey, and soy sauce dip. Get the recipe.

    12. Chicken Tenders Wrapped in Bacon, Brown Sugar, and Chili Powder

    divascancook.com

    Get the recipe.

    13. Creamy Salsa Chicken Tenders with Sour Cream and Cilantro

    reluctantentertainer.com

    Done in 20 minutes. Get the recipe.

    14. Paleo Chicken Strips with Honey Dijon Sauce

    thehealthyfoodie.com

    This version uses almond flour in the batter, but feel free to sub in all-purpose flour too. Get the recipe.

    15. Crispy Chicken Strips with Homemade Chimichurri

    kitchensanctuary.com

    Side of thick-cut fries not mandatory, but strongly encouraged. Get the recipe.

    16. Baked Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders

    sallysbakingaddiction.com

    Get the recipe.

    17. Coconut Crunch Chicken Strips with Honey Mango Dipping Sauce

    thecozyapron.com

    You could totally play Chicken Tender Jenga with these. Just saying. Get the recipe.

    18. Chicken Gyros With Feta and Olives

    keystothecucina.com

    Get the recipe.

    19. Crock Pot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Tenders

    crockpotgourmet.net

    Because the only thing better than a plate of chicken tenders is a POT of chicken tenders that basically cook themselves. Get the recipe.

    20. Piña Colada Salad with Coconut Chicken Strips

    lecremedelacrumb.com

    ~HoW TroPiCaL~ Get the recipe.

    21. Five-Ingredient Sweet & Spicy Chicken Tenders

    wrytoasteats.com
    wrytoasteats.com

    Get the recipe.

    22. Parmesan Baked Chicken Strips

    chef-in-training.com

    Get the recipe.

    23. Crispy Quinoa-Crusted Chicken Strips with BBQ Honey Mustard

    halfbakedharvest.com

    Or, how to trick quinoa haters into eating quinoa. Get the recipe.

    24. Grilled Barbecue Chicken Wraps

    garnishandglaze.com

    With peppers and queso fresco. Get the recipe.

    25. Homemade Teriyaki Chicken Strips

    babble.com

    Get the recipe.

    26. Chicken and Bacon Pasta with Spinach and Tomatoes

    juliasalbum.com

    ^These a few of my favorite things.^ Get the recipe.

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