Knowing what to serve with chicken tenders is what turns a plate of crispy chicken into a real dinner. A crunchy side, something fresh and a good dipping sauce are usually all it takes.
Need the tenders first? Try our Honey Hot Chicken Tenders or Air Fryer Chicken Tenderloins. Our crispy air fryer French fries, Crock Pot Mac and Cheese and Boom Boom Sauce are classic partners, too.
I'm sharing 30 more sides for chicken tenders below. They include Sweet Potato Fries, Creamy Coleslaw, Raising Cane's Sauce and more. There are crispy sides, dips, salads, veggies and breads, so pick a few and build your plate!
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Fries and Crispy Sides
Chicken tenders and crispy sides are a natural match, and doubling up on the crunch makes for a plate everyone is happy with.
Sweet Potato Fries
A light coat of cornstarch helps these sweet potato fries crisp up in the oven or air fryer, and they come with a quick mayo-ketchup fry sauce for dunking.
80 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Sweet Potato FriesPhoto and recipe: Tastes Better From Scratch
Baked Zucchini Fries
These baked zucchini fries are coated in a crispy Parmesan topping for a flavorful, healthier spin on classic fries that works alongside almost any main dish.
21 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Baked Zucchini FriesPhoto and recipe: I Heart Naptime
Onion Rings
Thick-cut and extra crispy every time, these homemade onion rings are great served with ketchup, BBQ sauce, or ranch for dipping.
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Onion RingsPhoto and recipe: Kitchen Fun With My 3 Sons
Fried Pickles
I love fried pickles as a side because they add tangy, crunchy contrast to a plate of chicken tenders, working just as well as an appetizer.
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Fried PicklesPhoto and recipe: She Wears Many Hats
Homemade Tater Tots
These homemade tater tots can be served warm and fresh right from the pan, or flash-frozen in batches for a quick, ready-to-go side later on.
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Homemade Tater TotsPhoto and recipe: Little House Living
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Baby Yukon Golds are boiled, smashed flat and roasted with garlic, rosemary and Parmesan until the edges turn crisp. They're a fun change from fries.
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Crispy Smashed PotatoesPhoto and recipe: Feel Good Foodie
Dipping Sauces
A good dipping sauce can completely elevate a plate of chicken tenders, turning a simple weeknight dinner into something the whole table looks forward to.
Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Mayo, honey, yellow mustard and Dijon whisk together in about 5 minutes for a sweet and tangy dip. Any extra makes a good salad dressing, too.
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Honey Mustard Dipping SaucePhoto and recipe: Kylee Cooks
Raising Canes Sauce
This homemade copycat of Raising Cane's sauce uses simple pantry ingredients to recreate the creamy, tangy dip that fans of the chain already know.
30 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Raising Canes SaucePhoto and recipe: Little Sunny Kitchen
Chick Fil a Sauce
Five simple ingredients are all it takes to make this copycat Chick-fil-A sauce at home, perfect for dunking chicken tenders or fries.
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Chick Fil a SaucePhoto and recipe: The Cookie Rookie
Homemade BBQ Sauce
Ketchup, molasses, brown sugar and smoky spices simmer into a thick homemade barbecue sauce in about 30 minutes. Make a double batch for dipping all week.
30 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Homemade BBQ SaucePhoto and recipe: Once Upon a Chef
Salads and Slaws
Fresh salads and slaws add brightness and crunch that balance out the richness of fried or baked chicken tenders.
Creamy Coleslaw
Sweet, tangy, and made with simple ingredients, this creamy coleslaw has that classic Southern flavor that makes it a natural fit for BBQs and family dinners.
36 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Creamy ColeslawPhoto and recipe: Divas Can Cook
Classic Macaroni Salad
This fresh take on classic macaroni salad hits all the familiar flavors of the old-fashioned version while giving you a few more nutritious options to explore.
10 reviews / 4.8 averageMake this recipe:
Classic Macaroni SaladPhoto and recipe: 101 Cookbooks
Broccoli Salad
Raw broccoli gets tossed with cranberries, red onion and crunchy tamari-roasted almonds and seeds in a light, tangy dressing. It's a fresher take on the classic, with less mayo.
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Broccoli SaladPhoto and recipe: Love and Lemons
Corn Salad
Fresh corn, tomatoes, cucumber and feta go into this bright corn salad with a honey-lemon vinaigrette. It's a cool, crunchy contrast to hot, crispy chicken.
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Corn SaladPhoto and recipe: Cooking Classy
Classic Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar salad holds its own next to something as casual as chicken tenders, keeping the meal balanced and satisfying without any extra work.
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Classic Caesar SaladPhoto and recipe: What's Cooking America
Asian Slaw
Loaded with crunchy vegetables and dressed in a sesame-ginger sauce, this Asian slaw balances sweet, savory, and tangy flavors and pairs naturally with crispy chicken.
8 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Asian SlawPhoto and recipe: The Daring Gourmet
Vegetables
Simple roasted or steamed vegetables are an easy way to round out a plate of chicken tenders without much extra effort in the kitchen.
Perfect Corn on the Cob
A simple, fast method for cooking corn on the cob that delivers great results every time and pairs effortlessly with chicken tenders or any other main dish.
115 reviews / 4.7 averageMake this recipe:
Perfect Corn on the CobPhoto and recipe: Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Oven Roasted Broccoli
With just 6 ingredients and about 20 minutes in the oven, this roasted broccoli comes out crispy on the outside and tender in the center.
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Oven Roasted BroccoliPhoto and recipe: JoyFoodSunshine
Steamed Green Beans
Just 3 ingredients go into these tender, flavorful steamed green beans, making them one of the simplest sides to pull together on a busy weeknight.
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Steamed Green BeansPhoto and recipe: COOKTORIA
Roasted Carrots
Roasted in the oven with a touch of honey to draw out their natural sweetness, these carrots make a simple, colorful addition to any plate.
64 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Roasted CarrotsPhoto and recipe: Love and Lemons
Roasted Asparagus
Fresh asparagus spears are tossed with olive oil and garlic salt, then finished with Parmesan cheese for a quick and easy roasted side.
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Roasted AsparagusPhoto and recipe: Mostly Homemade Mom
How to Roast Brussels Sprouts
These oven-roasted Brussels sprouts develop a crispy, caramelized crust while staying tender in the center, making them an easy side that works with almost any meal.
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How to Roast Brussels SproutsPhoto and recipe: Skinnytaste
Casseroles, Rice and Noodles
Hearty casseroles, rice, and noodles turn chicken tenders into a full, filling dinner that works any night of the week.
Hash Brown Casserole
Modeled after the Cracker Barrel version, this hashbrown casserole is easy to put together for breakfast or dinner, and leftovers freeze well for later.
67 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Hash Brown CasserolePhoto and recipe: The Cozy Cook
Corn Casserole
Just five ingredients, including a box of Jiffy mix, canned corn and sour cream, bake into a soft, spoonable corn casserole. It's sometimes called corn pudding or spoon corn.
489 reviews / 4.5 averageMake this recipe:
Corn CasserolePhoto and recipe: The Girl Who Ate Everything
Cilantro Lime Rice
Light and fresh, this cilantro lime rice calls for just a few simple ingredients and comes together quickly as a bright, easy side for chicken tenders.
71 reviews / 4.2 averageMake this recipe:
Cilantro Lime RicePhoto and recipe: Mexican Please
Buttered Noodles
With just 2 ingredients, buttered noodles are simple and satisfying, making an easy side that both kids and adults enjoy.
98 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Buttered NoodlesPhoto and recipe: Culinary Hill
Breads
Warm, soft breads are great alongside chicken tenders, especially when there is extra dipping sauce on the plate to soak up.
Homemade Garlic Bread
Buttery and garlicky with a soft center and lightly toasted edges, garlic bread is one of those sides I love having on the table with any dipping-friendly dinner.
93 reviews / 5.0 averageMake this recipe:
Homemade Garlic BreadPhoto and recipe: Spend With Pennies
Quick and Easy Dinner Rolls
Quick and foolproof, these homemade dinner rolls come out soft and tender every time and work well alongside soups, salads, or a plate of chicken tenders.
16 reviews / 4.2 averageMake this recipe:
Quick and Easy Dinner RollsPhoto and recipe: SHK
Best Buttermilk Biscuits
A unique folding process gives these buttermilk biscuits their flaky layers, with a pillowy, soft interior and a perfectly golden top crust.
16 reviews / 4.9 averageMake this recipe:
Best Buttermilk BiscuitsPhoto and recipe: Wyse Guide
Cornbread
Soft, moist, and buttery inside with crisp-crunchy edges, this cornbread gets the texture balance just right for a satisfying bread side.
465 reviews / 4.8 averageMake this recipe:
CornbreadPhoto and recipe: Sally's Baking
No matter what you are in the mood for, any of these sides will turn a plate of chicken tenders into a dinner worth sitting down for.





































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