Review: Carl's Jr. - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders

Carl's Jr's new Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are touted being made in house rather than the standard of frozen pre-cooked chicken strips most other chains carry. They're dipped in buttermilk and hand-breaded. Suggested retail price is $2.99 for three, but I paid $3.29 at my local Carl's.

My tenders were very juicy. The breading was a mix of soft and crunchy bits; crunchier with more breading than Chick-fil-A's version but not as crunchy as KFC's Extra Crispy Strips. They were seasoned enough for added flavor and just a wee bit on the salty side (for me, but probably just right for most people).

Strangely enough when I asked for honey mustard sauce, they didn't give me a sealed packet but rather a small plastic cup with a lid filled with sauce. I wonder if it means they make the sauce in house(?!) or if they just have a really big bottle/canister of honey mustard somewhere.

My main nitpick would have to be the size of the tenders which aren't small per se; it's roughly comparable to what the other chains are offering. It's about half the size of the mutant chicken tenders shown in the commercial though. I know there's always some embellishment in advertising, but half is a lot!

Overall, this Carl's Jr.'s Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender is a quality product sold at a competitive price. It's well worth a try.

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Nutritional Info - Carl's Jr. 3-piece Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (148g)
Calories - 340 (from Fat - 170)
Fat - 19g (Saturated Fat - 3.5g)
Sodium - 1160mg
Carbs - 14g (Sugar - 1g)
Protein - 28g