[5] They are a very popular snack or main course due to their convenience and have become a staple across the United States.

[9] In 2023, Manchester was officially declared the "Chicken Tender Capital of the World" by Mayor Joyce Craig.

[13] Production can involve coating chicken meat with spices, polyphosphate and breading or crumbs, flash-frying the product to hold the breading in place, and then freezing it[11] prior to shipment for consumer, retail and commercial use.

[14] Chicken tenders are sometimes grilled rather than fried; they may accompany salads or pasta.

[15] The chicken tenders invented at the Puritan Backroom in 1974 were marinated in duck sauce, and marinated "Manchester chicken tenders" can be found at other restaurants in the Manchester area.