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    Home » Sides » What To Serve with Chicken Tenders – 31 delish ideas!

    What To Serve with Chicken Tenders – 31 delish ideas!

    Published: Feb 17, 2023 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Chicken tenders make the perfect easy dinner recipe for kids and adults. What dishes or dipping sauces do you serve alongside this lunch and dinner staple? Read on for 31 delicious ideas about what to serve with chicken tenders!

    What To Serve With Chicken Tenders – Best Side Dishes

    • Potatoes – Serve chicken tenders with any variety of potatoes. Mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, an oven baked potato or potato wedges.
    • Sweet potatoes – Sweet potatoes can also be prepared in any way to be the perfect pair for your tenders. Roasted sweet potatoes, baked or cooked in the Instant Pot.
    • Vegetables – There isn’t a single veggie that won’t taste delicious when paired with juicy chicken tenders. Brussels sprouts, asparagus, carrots, spinach, mushrooms, zucchini chips, cauliflower, green beans and more!
    • Casseroles – A savory baked casserole is the perfect match for this salty pork main dish! Tater tot casserole, hash brown casserole, green bean casserole and sweet potato casserole are perfect options.
    • Bread – Warm, gooey dinner rolls just out of the oven are a delicious match, as well as fluffy biscuits!
    • Salad – A leafy green salad pairs perfectly with chicken. Potato salad is a great option, as well!
    • Pasta – A comforting batch of gooey macaroni and cheese is the absolute perfect complement to chicken tenders. Pasta salads also pair well!
    • Soup – A bowl of warm soup such as potato soup or roasted tomato soup are yummy options.
    • Baked beans – A spoonful of baked beans tastes super delish alongside this yummy main meat!

    See the roundup below for recipes you can make in your own kitchen! Even the pickiest eater will finish everything on their plate.

    Perfectly crispy chicken tenders stacked on a plate next to a few different dipping sauces.

    Dipping Sauces For Chicken Tenders

    Choose from a variety of different sauces for the perfect balance of flavors for this popular dish:

    • Ranch dressing
    • Barbecue sauce
    • Hot sauce
    • Cheese sauce
    • Ketchup
    • Honey mustard sauce or honey butter
    • Pesto sauce
    • Buffalo sauce
    • Garlic butter sauce
    • Teriyaki sauce

    Best Recipe For Chicken Tenders

    Air Fryer chicken tenders are healthier and more delicious than anything you find in the frozen aisle, made with just a few simple ingredients. Great as a kid meal, quick dinner or adult appetizer!

    How To Reheat Chicken Tenders

    Reheating chicken strips is super easy! Choose from any of the following methods:

    1. Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange the chicken tenders in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until heated through.
    2. Air fryer: Place the tenders in the basket of an air fryer and cook at 375 degrees F for 5 minutes, or until crispy chicken tenders are hot. If not fully warmed through, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
    3. Microwave: Place tenders on a microwave-safe plate and cover with a damp paper towel. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, checking after each interval for doneness.
    4. Stovetop: Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until warmed through.

    The internal temperature of the chicken should read 165 degrees F when using a meat thermometer.

    What Is The Difference Between Chicken Breast and Tenders

    There are a few key differences between chicken breast and delicious chicken tenders:

    1. Location: Chicken tenders are smaller, thin strips of meat that are located on the underside of the breast. Chicken breast is a large, boneless cut of chicken that is located on the breast of the bird.
    2. Texture: Boneless skinless chicken breast meat is typically firmer and more dense than chicken tenders, which have a more tender and juicy texture.
    3. Cook time: Chicken breast meat takes longer to cook than chicken tenders because they are typically thicker. Tenders cook more quickly, so need to be monitored closely to avoid dried out meat.
    4. Nutrition: Breast meat from a chicken is leaner and has fewer calories than a chicken tender. Both cuts are good sources of protein as well as other nutrients.

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