Tenders – American
Golden-brown perfection takes center stage at this lively neighborhood haunt, where the irresistible aroma of seasoned flour and sizzling fryers fills the air. Guests dive into generous platters of hand-breaded tenders and crispy wings, or opt for the towering "Big Daddy" sandwich that balances a satisfying crunch with succulent, tender chicken. Whether grabbing a quick snack or settling in for a full combo plate, the experience is a masterclass in simple, soulful comfort food that celebrates the art of the perfect fry.
101 Intercom Drive, Madison AL 35758 https://tenderschicken.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Tenders
Dairy-Free at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, 10 Tenders and Tenders Sandwich. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Quart of Slaw and Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 25 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Apple Turnover, Southern Pecan Pie and The Big Daddy. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including 100 Wings. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Slaw and Extra Sauce/Celery. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Slaw and Extra Sauce/Celery. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 3 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, Slaw and Extra Sauce/Celery. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tenders
Tenders in Madison has 13 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 10 Tenders, Tenders Sandwich and Individual Tenders. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Tenders
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Wings | 84.3 g | 57.4 g |
| Tenders & Wings Combo | 74.7 g | 49.8 g |
| Tenders Plate | 71.2 g | 29.9 g |
| Soft Drink Large | 23.7 g | 26.2 g |
| Tender Snack | 27.3 g | 25.2 g |
| 100 Wings | 0 g | 22 g |
| Texas Toast | 1.2 g | 17 g |
| Individual Tenders | 54.4 g | 16.9 g |
| Hershey Pie | 57.4 g | 16.4 g |
| Grilled Tender Sandwich | 12.9 g | 14.4 g |
| Quart of Slaw | 18.3 g | 12.8 g |
| Tenders Sandwich | 10.4 g | 11 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the friendly and approachable service, frequently highlighting the welcoming demeanor of the staff as a key part of the experience. Diners find the portions to be adequate and satisfying, noting that the atmosphere provides a
Menu
Main Courses
- The Big Daddy - $11.08: 6 Tenders, Fries, Texas Toast, Slaw, 2 Sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenders Plate - $9.26: 4 Tenders, Fries, Texas Toast, Slaw, Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tender Snack - $6.84: 2 Tenders, Texas Toast, Sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenders Sandwich - $6.39: 2 Tenders, Slaw and Sauce served on a bun Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tenders & Wings Combo - $13.33: 3 Tenders, 4 Wings, Fries, Texas Toast, Sauces Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wing Combo - $13.33: 8 Wings, Fries, Texas Toast, Sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tender Littles - $9.69: Tenders served on Texas Toast, Fries, Sauces Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Lite Menu
- Grilled Tender Sandwich - $5.01: 2 Tenders, Slaw and Sauce served on bun Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6.34 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tenders Only
- 7 Tenders - $9.46 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Tenders - $12.88 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 20 Tenders - $25.05 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 50 Tenders - $61.92: Includes 10 sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 100 Tenders - $115.5: Includes 20 sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Wings Only
- 6 Wings - $9.63: Flavors: Mild, Hot, XHot, BBQ, Smoked, Honey Mustard, Honey Gold Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Wings - $15.62: Flavors: Mild, Hot, XHot, BBQ, Smoked, Honey Mustard, Honey Gold Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 20 Wings - $31.06: Flavors: Mild, Hot, XHot, BBQ, Smoked, Honey Mustard, Honey Gold Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 50 Wings - $76.47: Flavors: Mild, Hot, XHot, BBQ, Smoked, Honey Mustard, Honey Gold Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- 100 Wings - $147.18: Flavors: Mild, Hot, XHot, BBQ, Smoked, Honey Mustard, Honey Gold Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Fries - $2.26 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slaw - $1.55 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quart of Slaw - $10.79 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Texas Toast - $0.81 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Individual Tenders - $1.86 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Extra Sauce/Celery - $0.54 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Chips - $2.26 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Chicken - $2.18 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
Beverages
- Soft Drink Regular - $2.31 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Soft Drink Large - $2.76 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Water - $0.18
Desserts
- Hershey Pie - $3.63 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC
- Apple Turnover - $3.63 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Southern Pecan Pie - $3.63 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Seasonal Dessert - $3.63 Dietary tags: Halal
Frequently Asked Questions about Tenders
- Is Tenders dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tenders has 14 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Add Chicken, 10 Tenders and Tenders Sandwich.
- What can I eat at Tenders on a dairy-free diet?
- Add Chicken, 10 Tenders and Tenders Sandwich carry the dairy-free tag, out of 14 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tenders have vegan options?
- Yes. 13 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 10 Tenders and Tenders Sandwich.
- Is Tenders gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Tenders?
- 6 Wings, at roughly 57.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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