Chicken tenders aren’t just for kids. As an adult, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a plump and juicy piece of boneless chicken that’s fried to perfection. These are the restaurants we recommend for dunking and devouring delicious chicken tenders in metro Detroit.
Little Lou’s Hot Chicken (Berkley)

Little Lou’s Hot Chicken in Berkley has some of the biggest, juiciest tenders around. Choose your level of heat and get dipping!
Uncle Joe’s Chicken Fingers (Southfield & Warren)
Sometimes a zesty sauce can take already good tenders to the next level. At Uncle Joe’s Chicken Fingers, their homemade sauce adds a welcome zip to their fresh chicken.
Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles (Detroit)
Instead of having your tenders with a side of sauce, why not have them with waffles and syrup? Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles in Detroit will have you clucking with delight when you order the Tender Love combo featuring three juicy tenders and a waffle.
Wing Snob (Multiple Locations)
The plump, juicy tenders at Wing Snob will have you shaking your tail feather. Don’t be intimidated by “snob” in the name of their business; their service is as friendly as can be.
Sweetwater Tavern/Sweetwater Express (Multiple Locations)
Sweetwater Tavern puts the same love and care into their chicken strips as they put into their award-winning wings. Their convenient takeout locations throughout the area make getting your chicken fix a breeze.
Detroit Wing Company (Multiple Locations)
Not only does Detroit Wing Co. master the art of perfectly prepared wings, you can enjoy their fresh chicken tenders in any one of their sixteen homemade sauces. From the sweet Honey BBQ to the hellfire Calypso Heat, there’s no shortage of flavorful dipping options.
Rafic’s Falafel (Dearborn)
It is no secret what Rafic’s Falafel is famous for, but don’t sleep on their hand-breaded chicken tenders. Rafic’s calls them their pride and joy right after their falafel.
Bobcat Bonnie’s (Multiple Locations)
Bobcat Bonnie’s serves juicy, delicious Buttermilk Chicken Fingers to the masses. Spicy honey mustard and honey sriracha sauces come with these cluckin’ good strips of chicken. Look for their Captain Crunch-coated version on special.
Chicken Shack (Multiple Locations)
A metro Detroit institution since 1956, Chicken Shack always hits the spot when we crave crispy, flavorful chicken and buttery broasted potatoes.