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    60 Best Sides for Chicken Fingers

    by Mindy Boyd · Published: May 17, 2023 · Updated: Oct 14, 2024

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    If you are looking for what to serve with chicken tenders then look no further! We have put together a list of What to Serve with Chicken Fingers (Tenders) 60 Best Sides to serve with this popular dish.

    A collage of 8 images of different side dishes, seven vegetables and one cornbread.

    What are chicken tenders?

    Chicken tenders have a few different names. We have always called them chicken strips but they can also be called chicken fingers. 

    Chicken tenderloins are a small piece of meat that is attached to the underside of the chicken breast. They are usually breaded and deep fried. The Kitchn has a great article called What the Heck Is a Chicken Tenderloin.

    We actually pan fry our homemade chicken tenders and we use the whole boneless skinless chicken breast cut into thin strips. So I suppose that is why we call them chicken strips, because they aren’t actually all tenderloin.  

    Here is our family favorite recipe!

    The Fried Chicken Tenders with White Gravy on a plate and the platter with the remaining in the background.

    We dredge them through egg and then a simply seasoned flour mixture and pan fry them in canola oil.

    What goes with chicken tenders?

    When I think of eating chicken tenders I think comfort food. We always serve them with a starchy side dish and a vegetable to make a complete well-rounded meal. 

    Classic side dishes like potatoes, sweet potatoes, and macaroni and cheese are perfect. Then we go with a vegetable or cole slaw. 

    And no good comfort food dinner is complete without a bread, so I have included a few of those in this post. 

    What sauce to eat with chicken tenders?

    Basically any sauce that you would eat with chicken nuggets. This makes me think of the dipping sauces that are served at fast-food restaurants. 

    Choose your favorite sauce from the below ideas:

    • BBQ Sauce
    • Honey Mustard
    • Ranch Dressing
    • Hot Sauce
    • Buffalo Sauce
    • Sweet & Sour Sauce
    • Cream Gravy

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    Do you use a sauce I haven’t mentioned? Let me know in the comments.

    Potato Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Tenders

    Loaded Mashed Potatoes
    Loaded Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Simply Stacie
    Loaded Mashed Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food recipe. This homemade casserole is extra indulgent with cheese, bacon and sour cream.
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    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Living Smart and Healthy
    This Instant Pot mashed potatoes is easy, no-drain, dump and go recipe to make the best, creamiest, fluffiest mashed potatoes.
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    Easy Air Fried French Fries (2 Ingredients)
    Easy Air Fried French Fries (2 Ingredients)
    Photo Credit: PbF
    This air fried french fries recipe is super easy. Simple wash, chop, dry and air fry your potatoes. Homemade vegan fries are the best!
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    Delicious & Easy Cheesy Potatoes with a Secret Ingredient
    Delicious & Easy Cheesy Potatoes with a Secret Ingredient
    Photo Credit: Saving Talents
    This recipe for easy cheesy potatoes puts a new twist on a traditional side dish with 2 secret ingredients that make it even more delicious.
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    Featured image of the finished sliced potatoes in the air fryer.
    Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes
    Learn how to make Air Fryer Sliced Potatoes. They are a quick, easy, healthy and delicious side dish, appetizer or snack that the whole family will love!
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    Creamy Potato Cauliflower Mash
    Creamy Potato Cauliflower Mash
    Photo Credit: Through The Fibro Fog
    This potato cauliflower mash is a creamy and tasty side dish for so many meals, including Thanksgiving! Vegetarian and gluten free recipe.
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    The Best Twice Baked Potatoes
    The Best Twice Baked Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Simply Full of Delight
    Here is the best recipe for twice baked potatoes! Naturally a gluten free recipe, you can make this dish ahead of time and bake it when needed!
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    Microwaved Baked Potatoes
    Microwaved Baked Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Homan at Home
    These microwaved baked potatoes are fluffy and delicious, and they don’t heat up the house.
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    Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes without cheese
    Old Fashioned Scalloped Potatoes without cheese
    Photo Credit: Food Meanderings
    This Old fashioned scalloped potatoes without cheese recipe is a classic comfort food dish that makes a great side dish for a holiday feast.
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    Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
    Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Nibble and Dine
    These red skin mashed potatoes are easy to make and full of flavor from sour cream, butter, and fresh herbs!
    See the recipe
    Potatoes in Sour Cream Sauce - Tender boiled potatoes are mixed in a velvety sour cream sauce to make a quick, easy and delicious side dish.
    Potatoes in Sour Cream Sauce
    Potatoes in Sour Cream Sauce – Tender boiled potatoes are mixed in a velvety sour cream sauce to make a quick, easy and delicious side dish.
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    Asiago Garlic Mashed Potatoes combine red potatoes, authentic cheese, garlic, butter, milk, salt and pepper to make an easy and delicious side dish.
    Asiago Garlic Mashed Potatoes
    Asiago Garlic Mashed Potatoes combine red potatoes, authentic cheese, garlic, butter, milk, salt and pepper to make an easy and delicious side dish.
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    Feature image of the entire cheesy scalloped potato dish that just came out of the oven.
    Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
    Sliced potatoes are layered with a creamy cheese sauce, topped with more cheddar cheese then baked until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is golden brown. Made with Russet potatoes, onion, butter, milk, flour, salt and pepper, it's the perfect side dish for Sunday dinner or holiday dinner.
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    Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups
    Baked Cheesy Mashed Potato Cups combine mashed potatoes, cheese, bacon, an egg, salt and pepper to make a versatile kid-friendly side dish or appetizer.
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    Sweet Potato Sides to Serve with Delicious Chicken Tenders

    Healthy Sweet Potato Fries
    Healthy Sweet Potato Fries
    Photo Credit: Health Beet
    These healthy sweet potato fries are made in the air fryer. This way you get the crispy taste you love from a fry, without the calories or fat!
    See the recipe
    Rosemary Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes
    Rosemary Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes
    Photo Credit: Naturallie Plant Based
    These crispy rosemary garlic butter smashed sweet potatoes are crispy on the edges and soft and buttery in the center.
    See the recipe
    Ina Garten's Baked Sweet Potato Fries
    Ina Garten’s Baked Sweet Potato Fries
    Ina Garten’s Baked Sweet Potato Fries are super simple. Sweet potatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper are all you need to make these yummy fries.
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    Mashed Sweet Potatoes are flavored with honey, cinnamon, butter, milk, and salt. Just 6 ingredients. Great for Thanksgiving or any night of the week!
    Mashed Sweet Potatoes
    Mashed Sweet Potatoes are flavored with honey, cinnamon, butter, milk, and salt. Just 6 ingredients. Great for Thanksgiving or any night of the week!
    See the recipe

    Macaroni & Cheese Recipes

    No-Boil Mac and Cheese
    No-Boil Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Recipes by Kelsey Smith
    This no-boil mac and cheese recipe is extra-cheesy and super creamy, made with Velveeta, shredded cheddar, and shredded mozzarella.
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    Southwestern Shells and Cheese
    Southwestern Shells and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Down Redbud Drive
    Take your shells and cheese game to a whole new level with this Southwestern Shells and Cheese recipe! It’s dinner with a kick!
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    Bacon Mac & Cheese
    Bacon Mac & Cheese
    Photo Credit: Coffee With Us 3
    Bacon Mac and Cheese is classic mac & cheese kicked up a notch with bacon. It is the comfort food of your dreams. It will take you back to your childhood.
    See the recipe
    Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
    Easy Stovetop Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Fodmap Everyday
    Creamy macaroni and cheese made on the stove top in 30 minutes.
    See the recipe
    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
    Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
    Photo Credit: Chenée Today
    Creamy old fashioned baked mac and cheese with evaporated milk — the best southern baked mac and cheese recipe topped with more cheese!
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    Homemade Macaroni & Cheese is a great alternative to the boxed kind. Much better for you, it is cheesy, creamy and delicious. Classic comfort food!
    Macaroni & Cheese
    Homemade Macaroni & Cheese is a great alternative to the boxed kind. Much better for you, it is cheesy, creamy and delicious. Classic comfort food!
    See the recipe

    Green Beans to Serve with Juicy Chicken Tenders

    Air Fryer Green Beans
    Air Fryer Green Beans
    Photo Credit: Dr. Davinah's Eats
    Learn how to make green beans in an air fryer with less than 5 ingredients using this easy, crispy Air Fryer Greens recipe.
    See the recipe
    Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole | The Rustic Foodie®
    Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole | The Rustic Foodie®
    This Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole is made using fresh green beans and homemade cream of mushroom soup. A perfect Thanksgiving side dish!
    See the recipe
    Close up view of a serving of green beans on a whit plate.
    Pan Fried Fresh Green Beans
    Super Easy Pan Fried Fresh Green Beans combine string beans, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and water to make a healthy, tasty, quick, and easy side dish.
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    Green Beans Almondine
    Green Beans Almondine
    Photo Credit: Barely & Sage
    These super simple green beans Almondine has crisp, garlicky green beans and toasted almonds tossed in brown butter lemon juice!
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    Green Bean Casserole Bundles
    Green Bean Casserole Bundles
    Photo Credit: Salt & Spoon
    These green bean casserole bundles are a fresh take on the traditional green bean casserole that we all know and love.
    See the recipe
    Arkansas Green Beans with Bacon
    Arkansas Green Beans with Bacon
    Photo Credit: You Say Potatoes
    Arkansas Green Beans with Bacon is packed with a tasty sweet, salty, and smoky flavor. A tasty side dish for the holidays or any weekday!
    See the recipe
    Garlic Lemon Fresh Green Beans only require 6 ingredients and only take about 8 minutes to cook. Blanch green beans in a little water, drain, then pan fry with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon. A healthy, quick, easy and impressive dish!
    Garlic Lemon Fresh Green Beans
    Garlic Lemon Fresh Green Beans only require 6 ingredients and only take about 8 minutes to cook. Blanch green beans in a little water, drain, then pan fry with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon. A healthy, quick, easy and impressive dish!
    See the recipe

    Corn Dishes to Serve with Crunchy Chicken Tenders

    Make-Ahead Corn Casserole From Scratch
    Make-Ahead Corn Casserole From Scratch
    Photo Credit: The Oregon Dietitian
    Healthy corn casserole from scratch is easy & the best Thanksgiving side! It’s made without jiffy mix, & uses cornmeal & cream corn instead.
    See the recipe
    Old Fashioned Corn Fritters
    Old Fashioned Corn Fritters
    Photo Credit: Simple Side Dishes
    Whether you serve them savory or sweet, these old fashioned corn fritters are sure to put a smile on everyone’s face when they see them on the table.
    See the recipe
    Air Fryer Corn On The Cob
    Air Fryer Corn On The Cob
    Photo Credit: Two Sleevers
    Need a quick and easy way to make corn on the cob? Make this air fryer corn on the cob for a delicious low effort side dish!
    See the recipe
    Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Butter
    Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili Butter
    Photo Credit: the unlikely baker
    This grilled corn on the cob with chili butter is sweet, salty with a delightful kick at the end. You won’t have grilled corn any other way again!
    See the recipe
    One Pot Gouda and Cream Cheese Corn
    One Pot Gouda and Cream Cheese Corn
    Photo Credit: XOXO Bella
    One pot gouda and cream cheese corn is an extra-special and very delicious side dish.
    See the recipe
    Baked Cream Cheese Corn Casserole Recipe
    Baked Cream Cheese Corn Casserole Recipe
    Photo Credit: Mama Likes To Cook
    Enjoy this baked cream cheese corn casserole made with frozen corn, when you want an easy comfort food side dish the family with love.
    See the recipe
    Old Fashioned Creamed Corn - a traditional Native American dish requiring only a handful of ingredients. Ours is sweet, creamy and delicious.
    Old Fashioned Creamed Corn
    Old Fashioned Creamed Corn – a traditional Native American dish requiring only a handful of ingredients. Ours is sweet, creamy and delicious.
    See the recipe

    Carrot Dishes to Serve with Yummy Chicken Strips

    Instant Pot Carrots (Sweet and Simple!)
    Instant Pot Carrots (Sweet and Simple!)
    Photo Credit: Lynn's Way of Life
    Ready in under 15 minutes, these Instant Pot Carrots are sweet and so easy to make! They are the perfect side dish for the holidays!
    See the recipe
    Glazed Shredded Carrots
    Glazed Shredded Carrots
    Photo Credit: The Gunny Sack
    These Glazed Shredded Carrots are sweet and spicy with a little zest! Serve brown sugar carrots as a side for your favorite meats.
    See the recipe
    Stove Top Ranch Carrots
    Stove Top Ranch Carrots
    Photo Credit: Life Currents
    Stove Top Ranch Carrots are a great family friendly side dish & go with any main dish. They’re even great as a snack on their own.
    See the recipe
    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots combine carrots, butter, and honey to make a delicious and healthy 3 ingredients vegetarian side dish the kids will love.
    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots
    Honey Glazed Baby Carrots combine carrots, butter, and honey to make a delicious and healthy 3 ingredients vegetarian side dish the kids will love.
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    Other Veggies

    Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus
    Perfect Air Fryer Asparagus
    Photo Credit: Piping Hot Curry
    Air Fryer Asparagus is perfectly seasoned and cooks quickly while keeping it tender-crisp. A healthy & delicious side dish in 10 minutes!
    See the recipe
    Air Fryer Squash
    Air Fryer Squash
    Photo Credit: Planted in the Kitchen
    This savory air fryer zucchini and squash is easy to make in just 15 minutes. It is full of incredible flavor and makes a great side dish!
    See the recipe
    Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash is an easy, delicious, and healthy five ingredient side dish that can be on the table in no time.
    Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash
    Roasted Zucchini & Summer Squash is an easy, delicious, and healthy five ingredient side dish that can be on the table in no time.
    See the recipe
    Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
    Cheesy Brussels Sprouts
    Photo Credit: Wow! Easy Recipes
    Cheesy Brussels Sprouts are ready in under 10 minutes with 5 ingredients! The quick, rich homemade cheese sauce is poured over freshly cooked Brussels sprouts. Perfect for the holidays.
    See the recipe
    Copycat Longhorn Brussels Sprouts
    This is an easy 10 minute recipe that we cook on the stove top instead of the oven so this dish can be made quickly. It is a little bit spicy and can be made vegan by swapping out a couple of ingredients.
    See the recipe
    Super Easy Pan Fried Fresh Brussels Sprouts combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and water to make a healthy and easy side dish.
    Super Easy Pan Fried Fresh Brussels Sprouts
    Super Easy Pan Fried Fresh Brussels Sprouts combine Brussels sprouts, olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and water to make a healthy and easy side dish.
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    Simple Buttered Peas
    Simple Buttered Peas
    Photo Credit: Masala Herb
    Stove top buttered peas recipe is a simple but tasty side dish. With instructions to use fresh, frozen or canned and flavor ideas.
    See the recipe
    Feature image of a close up overhead shot of one serving of creamed peas in a small bowl.
    Easy Creamed Peas Recipe
    These Creamed Peas are not the peas you refused to eat as a kid. No, these yummy creamed peas are sweet and delicious! Even picky eaters will love them. Easy to make with basic ingredients like canned peas, butter, flour, milk, salt, pepper and sugar.
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    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli Recipe
    Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit
    Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is the perfect roasted vegetable. The parmesan and bread crumbs gives it the best crunchy texture.
    See the recipe

    Cole Slaw Dishes

    Cream Chipotle Lime Coleslaw
    Cream Chipotle Lime Coleslaw
    Photo Credit: Butter Your Biscuit
    Chipotle lime coleslaw will be your new favorite go to recipe. The creamy dressing has just the right amount of heat and smokiness form the chipotle.
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    Light Cabbage Slaw
    Light Cabbage Slaw
    Photo Credit: A Little and a Lot
    This light cabbage slaw is bright, flavorful, and refreshing.
    See the recipe
    Chipotle Cole Slaw with Lime
    Chipotle Cole Slaw with Lime
    Photo Credit: Dizzy Busy & Hungry
    Wowee! This easy cole slaw has SO much flavor, you won’t believe your taste buds!
    See the recipe

    Breads & Rolls to Round Out This Delicious Meal

    Buttermilk Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
    Buttermilk Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread
    Photo Credit: of Batter & Dough
    This Cheddar Jalapeño Cornbread is sweet, savory AND spicy, with a touch of brown sugar and honey, pickled jalapeños, and loads of cheese.
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    Two baked Easy Garlic & Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits sitting on a plate.
    Garlic & Cheddar Cheese Drop Biscuits
    These Easy Cheesy Drop Biscuits are light and fluffy with a hint of garlic and topped with butter. The best part is how simple they are to make.
    See the recipe
    Asiago Bread (No-Knead)
    Asiago Bread (No-Knead)
    Photo Credit: Cooking On The Weekends
    This Asiago Bread recipe is the easiest, most delicious yeast bread I’ve ever made. Baked in a Dutch Oven, it’s an overnight no-knead bread.
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    Super Easy Buttermilk Biscuits combine flour, buttermilk, grated butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Brush with milk and bake to perfection!
    Super Easy Buttermilk Biscuits
    Super Easy Buttermilk Biscuits combine flour, buttermilk, grated butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Brush with milk and bake to perfection!
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    Cheddar Jalapeno Butter Swim Biscuits
    Cheddar Jalapeno Butter Swim Biscuits
    Photo Credit: Cooking with Carlee
    If you love soft buttery biscuits, you are going to love this cheddar Jalapeno butter swim biscuits recipe.
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    These yeast rolls are super soft, easy, and delicious
    Super Soft Yeast Rolls
    These yeast rolls are super soft, easy, and delicious!
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