Don't have time for breading, dredging and frying? Then start dinner with a handful of oh-so-humble frozen chicken tenders.
13 Things to Make With Frozen Chicken Tenders
Updated Mar. 03, 2023
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Chicken Parmesan Slider Bake
Sliders are the perfect finger food for any get-together, and this flavorful chicken Parmesan version won’t disappoint. —Nick Iverson, Denver, Colorado
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Crispy Asian Chicken Salad
Asian flavor, crunchy almonds and crispy breaded chicken make this hearty salad something special. —Beth Dauenhauer, Pueblo, Colorado
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Chicken & Waffles
My first experience with this dish sent my taste buds into orbit. I first made this chicken and waffles recipe into appetizers, but we all love them as a main course, too. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
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Asian Chicken Crunch Wraps
My kids love all kinds of wraps and Asian foods. This is an easy go-to in our house that works for everyone. —Mary Lou Timpson, Colorado City, Arizona
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Chicken Parmesan Pizza
We transform classic chicken Parmesan into a quick and easy dinner. Chicken parm pizza showcases breaded chicken with melty cheese and a rich marinara sauce.
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Crunchy Asian Chicken Salad
Our Asian chicken salad transforms the classic American chicken salad into a vibrant, Asian-inspired dish in just 25 minutes, combining familiar flavors with exciting textures and tastes.
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Santa Fe Chicken Pizza Pie
Give your pie a southwestern twist when you slather on the taco sauce and top with black beans, green chiles and kicked-up chicken strips. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Chicken Tempura Rolls
Let the good times roll with this sweet, citrusy and pleasantly spicy chicken tempura sushi recipe. It’s plain sailing until the challenging final step. But stay zen and you’ll be proud of your Japanese-inspired sushi platter.Â
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Crispy Chicken Snack Wraps
Chances are good that even the pickiest eater can be won over with this scrumptious snack. Because while the original recipe calls for BBQ sauce, multi-grain tortillas and sliced cheddar cheese, you can customize it with your (or your kids’) favorite ingredients. School lunches, solved.
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Sticky Chicken Fingers Salad
For the perfect balance of fresh and frozen, toss your chicken tenders with romaine lettuce and shredded carrots. Top this savory salad with grated cheese, dried cranberries and the dressing of your choice. Here are a bunch of homemade options if you want to skip the bottled stuff.
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Buffalo Chicken Kabobs
These kickin’ kabobs are everything you love about a pile of sauce-slathered wings—without all the mess. Stick sliced carrots and raw celery between pieces of buffalo chicken tenders and serve them with a side of blue cheese for a tailgate-worthy treat.
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Honey Mustard Chicken Tacos
If these aren’t Taco Tuesday #goals, we don’t know what is. Swap the usual ground beef for crispy frozen chicken tenders and trade the same ol’ salsa for homemade honey mustard. Bonus: Using broccoli slaw as the base of these tacos is an easy way to sneak more veggies into your dinner. Win-win!
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Buffalo Chicken Bird Dogs
What looks like a hot dog but tastes like, well, chicken? These faux franks, which feature chicken tenders nestled inside hot dog buns and drizzled with buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing. They’re just what you want to chow down on when you’re watching football, along with these other gameday grub ideas.
Originally Published: September 24, 2020
