25 Chicken Tender Recipes Both Parents and Kids Will Love

Chicken tenders are a fantastically versatile ingredient for any night of the week. Though they’re perfect on their own with a side of dipping sauce, they also make a hearty addition to salads, a crunchy filling for sandwiches and an easy swap in recipes that call for chicken breast — like skillet mains or Chicken Parmesan. Whether you stick to a traditional recipe (breaded and fried — or baked!) or spice things up with an elevated twist, you can’t go wrong with tenders. Thought all crispy dippers had to be deep fried? Think again! This family-favorite version cuts down on grease and fat by baking them in the oven instead. Parmesan cheese and Dijon mustard add extra umami flavor to the savory tenders.