Good Chicken Tenders Are The Perfect Complement To Any Salad
We all want to be healthy and eat right. We also want our food to be delicious and satisfying. What if you can have both? At Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders, we think we’ve found the perfect formula to transform your nutritious salad into a hearty, mouthwatering meal. Good chicken tenders add protein, texture and flavor that’s hard to beat. In fact, we think good chicken tenders are the perfect complement to any salad, and we’ll tell you why.
Chicken tenders are a fantastic way to upgrade a simple salad into a filling dish that pleases all your senses. Whether they’re hand-breaded and crispy or simply grilled to perfection, chicken tenders offer an easy way to introduce protein and bold flavors to your lunch or dinner. Let’s explore how these versatile cuts of chicken elevate your greens in multiple ways.
The Filet Mignon Of Chicken®
Before we talk about what chicken tenders can do for your salad, it’s important to understand what makes chicken tenders so special. Unlike the other parts of chicken that you’re probably familiar with, like the wings, drumsticks, thighs and breast, chicken tenders are made from a very delicate part of the chicken called the tenderloin.
The chicken tenderloin is a small, thin strip of muscle found underneath the chicken breast and along the breastbone, making up only 3% of the total weight of the chicken. The best 3% of the chicken, that is! Because of the location of the chicken tenderloin, chickens don’t use this muscle often, which means the meat stays soft and juicy. At Huey Magoo’s, we consider our chicken tenders The Filet Mignon of Chicken®.
How do chicken tenders compare to other pieces of chicken? Chicken breasts and wings are lean white meat, which makes them low in calories but also means they can dry out pretty quickly if overcooked even slightly. Dark meat, like on chicken thighs and drumsticks, has more fat and is therefore more flavorful than white meat, but it also takes longer to cook and is slightly higher in calories. The texture of dark meat can also be tough and rubbery.
Chicken tenders are the best of both worlds. They are lean white meat that contains fewer calories than dark meat. Tenders also have a lighter flavor than dark meat, which means you can pair them with more flavor profiles. Since chicken tenders are smaller than chicken breasts, they cook even more quickly, making them ideal for both grilling and frying. Unlike other white meat, they maintain their silky texture, staying juicy and delicate even when cooked all the way through.
Making a Healthy Choice Even Better
You already know that salad is a healthy choice, but adding good chicken tenders makes it even better. How? We’re glad you asked.
Protein Is An Excellent Addition
Adding a protein like meat to your salad can help boost your energy and make you feel fuller longer than if you eat vegetables alone. Other health benefits of protein include increasing muscle mass, improving bone density, lowering blood pressure and boosting metabolism. Pretty good, right?
If you’re looking for meat that’s high in protein and low in calories, your first thought might be chicken breast. Of course, chicken breast is a great choice, but chicken tenderloin boasts the same nutritional benefits while also offering greater versatility and ease in cooking, as we mentioned above. Plus, chicken tenders are the perfect size for your salad and won’t overwhelm it.
Texture Keeps Things Interesting
No one wants to be bored, especially not when eating. Having a variety of textures in your salad will help make every bite exciting. Grilled chicken tenders provide a juicy, velvety bite to contrast with crunchy salad toppings like walnuts, cranberries or roasted corn. Add hand-breaded chicken tenders for a crispy, well-seasoned crunch to go right along with your foundation of mixed greens, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and other fruits and veggies. Try that same crunchiness with our hand-breaded Tender Bites. These bite-sized versions of Huey Magoo’s famous hand-breaded tenders are packed with flavor so you get the perfect mouthful with every bite.
All three options add a substantial bite that turns your salad side dish into the main attraction. Try one of Huey Magoo’s Fresh-Made Salads with hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders or hand-breaded Tender Bites.
Flavor Variety Is The Spice Of Life
Good chicken tenders have a mild flavor that lends itself well to a wide variety of spices, cuisines, sauces and salad dressings. This versatility means that chicken tenders work well with whatever kind of salad you enjoy.
At Huey Magoo’s, you can add hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders to your favorite salad knowing that they will pair perfectly with any choice of dressing or topping. Feeling spicy? Try the Buffalo Salad with mixed greens, bleu cheese crumbles, shredded carrots, grape tomatoes and homemade ranch dressing. Craving sweet and crunchy? Magoo’s Favorite Salad combines mixed greens with cranberries, walnuts, grape tomatoes and a tangy raspberry walnut vinaigrette. Or just keep things fresh and order a Farm Fresh Salad with mixed greens, roasted corn, black beans, shredded cheese and carrots, cucumbers, grape tomatoes and honey mustard dressing.
Whatever you choose, chicken tenders will enhance the experience by working with any flavor profile.
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It. Come Try Them for Yourself.
Whatever you’re craving, your tastebuds will be delighted by one of Huey Magoo’s delicious salads. Incorporating hand-breaded or grilled chicken tenders turns an ordinary salad into an extraordinary dining experience. Bump up the protein, texture and flavor of your favorite Huey Magoo’s salad with The Filet Mignon of Chicken®. You can also choose to add Tender Bites if you prefer.
At Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders, we believe only the best 3% of the chicken is good enough for our customers. All our chicken tenders are made fresh to serve you and your family the best-tasting, highest-quality chicken out there. Whether you prefer our perfectly seasoned, hand-breaded tenders or perfectly seared grilled tenders, once you try it, we think you’ll agree that good chicken tenders are the perfect complement to any salad. Find your nearest Huey Magoo’s and stop in today!
