Kids Chicken Tenders
The meal consists of three crispy, breaded chicken tenders made from juicy white meat chicken. They are seasoned and fried until golden brown. Unlike the adult “Chicken Tender Platter,” the kids’ portion is scaled down for smaller appetites and served with a choice of dipping sauce (such as Honey Mustard, BBQ, or Ranch).
Price
- Average Price: $6.99 – $8.49 (varies by location).
- Details: This price typically includes the complete kids’ combo (3 tenders, one side like fries or broccoli, and a beverage).
Calories
The calorie count depends on whether you include the sides and dipping sauces:
- Chicken Tenders Only (3 pieces): Approximately 290 – 300 calories.
- Dipping Sauce: Adds 100 – 200 calories (depending on the sauce).
- Total Meal (with Fries and Juice): Can range from 600 – 900 calories.
Ingredients
The primary components of the tenders include:
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breast meat strips.
- Breading: A mixture of wheat flour, water, corn starch, and yellow corn flour.
- Seasoning: Salt, spices, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Leavening: Sodium aluminum phosphate and sodium bicarbonate.
- Frying Oil: Highly refined soybean oil.
Nutrition
Based on a standard 3-piece serving (excluding sides):
| Metric | Value |
| Total Fat | 15g – 16g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 40mg – 50mg |
| Sodium | 650mg – 820mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 19g – 22g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Sugars | 0g |
| Protein | 18g |
Allergens
Applebee’s prepares these in shared fryers, which poses a high risk of cross-contamination. The primary allergens present are:
- Wheat / Gluten: Found in the breading.
- Egg: Often used as a binder in the batter.
- Soy: Present in the breading and the refined soybean oil used for frying.
- Milk: May be present in the breading or through cross-contact.
