Chicken breast tenders, breaded, uncooked

Breaded chicken tenders are strips of chicken breast coated in a seasoned flour or breadcrumb mixture, sold raw and frozen so they're ready to fry, bake, or air-fry at home. The coating crisps up in the oven or fryer while the breast meat underneath stays tender, which is why they're a standard weeknight dinner and lunchbox staple, usually served with dipping sauces like honey mustard, ranch, or barbecue. They also work well cut up over a salad, tucked into a sandwich or wrap with lettuce and pickles, or served alongside fries and coleslaw for a classic combo, and leftovers reheat reasonably well in an oven or air fryer to keep the coating from going limp.

Because these are sold uncooked, check the package for a use-by date and keep them frozen solid until you're ready to cook, since partial thawing and refreezing affects both texture and food safety. An 85 g serving has 263 calories, 14.7 g of protein, and 15.8 g of fat, with the breading contributing 15 g of carbohydrate, so they land somewhere between a lean protein and a heartier fried food depending on portion size. With 536 mg of sodium per 100 g, pairing them with unsalted sides like steamed vegetables or a plain baked potato helps balance the meal.