Our hot chicken tenders are whole strips of fresh, never-frozen chicken breast, rubbed with the Crimson Rub a full day before cooking and fried to order. Choose your heat, add a sauce, and you have the simplest, most direct way to taste what Crimson Coward does.
What you get
Tenders come in 2, 3 and 4 piece orders, each served with sauce. They are also the base of our Chicken & Waffles, and they are what goes inside a Chicken Slider.
- 2 Tenders — two tenders and sauce.
- 3 Tenders — three tenders and sauce.
- 4 Tenders — four tenders and sauce.
- Tray of Tenders — 50 pieces for catering and larger groups.
Pick your heat
Every order is cooked to the heat level you ask for. The full scale runs Country (no heat), Mild, Medium, Hot, and Burrrrn, Baby, Burn. First time? Start at Medium. See the full spice levels guide before you order.
100% halal, fresh never frozen
Every item at Crimson Coward is 100% halal certified — at every location, with no exceptions. Our chicken is fresh, never frozen, non-GMO, hormone-free and antibiotic-free, sourced through a direct relationship with the farmer. Read more about our chicken.
What to pair it with
Add Crimson Fries and a cold, creamy side. Mac and cheese is the classic pairing, and it doubles as a fire extinguisher if you climbed a heat level too far. Browse the full menu to build your order.
Frequently asked questions
Does Crimson Coward have chicken tenders?
Yes. Crimson Coward serves Nashville hot chicken tenders in 2, 3 and 4 piece orders, each with sauce. A 50 piece tray is available for catering.
Are the chicken tenders halal?
Yes. Every item at Crimson Coward is 100% halal certified, at every location, with no exceptions.
How spicy can I order the tenders?
Tenders are available across all five heat levels: Country (no heat), Mild, Medium, Hot, and Burrrrn, Baby, Burn.
What is the difference between tenders and Crimson Nugs?
Tenders are whole strips of chicken breast. Crimson Nugs are bite-sized nuggets, served with pickles and sauce, and come in small and large sizes.
Order now
Find your nearest store on our locations page, then order through the Crimson Coward app, our ordering website, UberEats, DoorDash or Grubhub. Feeding a crowd? See catering.