English Expression · Intermediate
chicken tender
A deep-fried strip of chicken without bones or skin
Pronunciation: say chicken tender
Meaning
A strip of white meat from the underside of a chicken breast, often breaded and deep-fried.
Example
We ordered a basket of chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce.
We ordered a basket of chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce.
Practice tips
- Practice chicken tender out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.