Phoenix
Linger Longer Lounge
Der Wurst Hot Dogs runs the kitchen at this cool little dive bar, and the German influence is palpable in the schnitzel chicken fingers. The crispy planks are served with house-made lemon zest ranch. Köstlich! 6522 N. 16th St., Phoenix, 602-694-0342, lingerlongerlounge.com
West Valley
Booty’s Wings, Burgers
& Beer
To paraphrase Beyoncé: I don’t think you’re ready for these tenders, which come with two sauces and a side. The generous portion of juicy, hand-breaded strips – half a pound! – is nearly as “Bootylicious” as Queen Bey herself. Three West Valley locations, bootyswings.com/contact
East Valley
Fryd Bird
You can order your halal chicken tenders regular or spicy, on their own or stuffed into a sandwich. Any way you order them, they’re some of the most plush, succulent strips we’ve ever had the pleasure of munching. 1038 W. Southern Ave., Mesa, 602-296-7405, Instagram: @fryd.bird
Scottsdale
The Chicken Coop
This food truck serves the whole Valley, but you’ll find it most often in Scottsdale. Hunt it down for jumbo tenders that taste like the best homemade version of their kind – the polar opposite of frozen tendies. The breading is also gluten- and dairy-free. Follow on Instagram for daily locations: @thechickencoopaz; 602-509-2007, thechickencoopaz.com
