21 Mouthwatering Ways To Up Your Chicken Tender And Fry Game

Go ahead and cheat on Dino Nuggets. You deserve it.

We all know that chicken tenders are precious.

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And that there's only one way to react when someone tries to take what's yours.

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But there are endless possibilities beyond the basic combo.

1. Baked Honey Chicken Tenders

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Actually finger-licking good. Check out the recipe here.

2. Herbed Chicken Tenders with Rosemary and Parmesan

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These will totally convince your mom that you've been eating "real food". Check out the recipe here.

3. Coconut Chicken Tenders with Mango Dipping Salsa

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So good it's almost like taking a couple vacation days. Recipe here.

4. Asian Lemon Chicken Tenders

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Serve over rice instead of calling for takeout...again. Recipe here:

5. Sriracha Chicken Tenders With Cool Ranch Dip

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SRIRACHA. CHICKEN. TENDERS. Get the recipe here

6. Chili Honey Lime Chicken Tenders

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The only excuse you need whip up a pitcher of margs. Take a look at the recipe here.

7. Southern-Style Chicken Tenders with Sweet Tea Dipping Sauce

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Feel free to make an approximately bathtub-sized amount of sauce. Get the recipe here.

8. Paleo Chicken Fingers With Garlic Dijon Dipping Sauce

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Almond flour and sesame seeds team up to give these guys a nutty and satisfying crunch. See the recipe here.

9. Crispy Chicken Sticks

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#TBT to your favorite fast food item from the "new millennium". Recipe here.

10. Tofu Fingers With Sesame Soy Dipping Sauce

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Marinade the tofu in some of the dipping sauce before cooking for an extra punch of flavor. Check out the recipe here.

11. Cornmeal-Crusted Tenders With Peach BBQ Sauce

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This is the work lunch that all other work lunches aspire to be. Recipe here.

12. Homemade Dill French Fries

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The fresh, herby flavor makes these feel light well into your third helping. Get the recipe here.

13. Vegan Seasoned Steak Fries

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Paprika and Cumin are truly the Marshall and Lily of fry seasonings. See the recipe here

14. Ranch Sweet Potato Fries

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Honestly, just plan on making a double batch. Get the recipe here.

15. Shoestring Fries With Lemon Salt & Rosemary

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For those days you're feeling super fancy. Take a look at the recipe here.

16. Copycat Arby's Curly Fries

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We all know the fries are the best part of any Arby's run. Take a look at the recipe here.

17. Buffalo Chicken Waffle Fries

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Some enjoy these with a fork and others aren't afraid to live a little. Recipe here.

18. Healthier Parmesan Fries

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Baked, but still deliciously cheesy. See the recipe here.

19. Avocado Fries With Cilantro Lemon Dipping Sauce

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Because you really should eat something green today. Get the recipe here.

20. Oven Fries With Easy Garlic Aioli

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Pro Tip: Mix the leftover dip with shredded cheese to make the base of a killer garlic bread. Recipe here.

21. Cinnamon Sugar Sweet Potato Fries With Vanilla Glaze

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Why stop at dessert? Get the recipe here.

Go forth and enjoy.

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