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Chicken breast tenders
Calories & nutrition facts
breaded, uncooked
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 263 kcal —
- Protein 15 g 29%
- Carbohydrate 14 g 5%
- Fat 16 g 20%
- Saturated fat 3.3 g 16%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sugars 0.4 g —
- Sodium 536 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 41 mg 14%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0.8 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.2 µg 1%
- Vitamin E 0.08 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 14.7 µg 12%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.21 mg 18%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.09 mg 7%
- Niacin (B3) 5.7 mg 36%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.86 mg 17%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 12 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0.27 µg 11%
- Choline 96.4 mg 18%
Minerals
- Calcium 19 mg 1%
- Iron 1.1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 23 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 211 mg 17%
- Potassium 214 mg 5%
- Zinc 0.78 mg 7%
- Copper 0.21 mg 23%
- Manganese 0.23 mg 10%
- Selenium 24.7 µg 45%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 263 | 15 g | 14 g | 16 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 224 | 13 g | 12 g | 13 g |
| 1 × piece | 15 g | 39 | 2.2 g | 2.1 g | 2.4 g |
| 1 × pieces | 62 g | 163 | 9.1 g | 8.6 g | 9.8 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 447 | 25 g | 24 g | 27 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 112 | 6.3 g | 5.9 g | 6.7 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 671 | 38 g | 36 g | 40 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 894 | 50 g | 47 g | 54 g |
Similar foods
- Chicken breast meatbroiler, skinless, boneless, raw120 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken breast stripswithout skin109 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded chicken filletraw131 kcal / 100 g
- Breaded chicken breast(wheat flour, egg and breadcrumbs), raw, unsalted220 kcal / 100 g
- Deep-frozen chicken breast fillet109 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breast meatretail parts, raw114 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey breastretail parts, meat and skin, raw155 kcal / 100 g
- Organic chicken breastbreast, without skin, raw, organic118 kcal / 100 g
- Prepared chicken fillet158 kcal / 100 g
- Label Rouge chicken breastbreast, without skin, raw, label rouge113 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Chicken breast tenders
How do you cook chicken breast tenders in the oven?
Arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray and cook at 200 °C for about 15–20 minutes, turning once; thicker or frozen tenders may need longer. Check the packet’s cooking instructions and make sure the centre reaches 75 °C.
Can you cook chicken breast tenders in an air fryer?
Yes. Put them in a single layer in a preheated air fryer at 200 °C for about 10–15 minutes, turning halfway through; cook until crisp and piping hot, with the centre at 75 °C.
How long do cooked chicken breast tenders keep in the fridge?
Cool them promptly, then store them covered in the fridge and eat within 2 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout; avoid reheating them more than once.
What do chicken breast tenders go well with?
Serve them with chips and peas, or add them to a salad with crunchy lettuce, tomato and a tangy dressing. They also work in wraps with shredded cabbage and yoghurt sauce.
Are chicken breast tenders the same as chicken tenderloins?
Not necessarily: tenderloins are the small strips of meat beneath the breast, while chicken breast tenders often means breaded, seasoned pieces made from breast meat. Check the ingredient list if you want to know whether they contain a coating.
How do chicken breast tenders compare with plain chicken breast?
Plain chicken breast has more protein and less fat: per 100 g, it has 22.5 g protein and 2.62 g fat, compared with 15 g and 16 g in chicken breast tenders. The tenders also contain 536 mg sodium per 100 g.
How much protein is in a serving of chicken breast tenders?
A serving of about 85 g provides 13 g protein. Chicken breast tenders are also high in selenium.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171515 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
