Costco Chicken Tenders: Where can you find them, how good they are and more about the new food court menu item
Costco shoppers have a new food court option to consider after the retailer began expanding its Kirkland Signature chicken tenders beyond the locations where they were initially tested.
The new menu item costs $6.99 before tax and includes five large, breaded chicken breast strips with a generous container of dipping sauce. The full serving contains 1,640 calories, making it one of the more substantial meals available at Costco’s food court.
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The tenders are considerably more expensive than the warehouse chain’s famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combination. However, their large size means the five-piece serving may still offer enough food to satisfy customers looking for something more filling.
Where can you find Costco chicken tenders?
Costco first tested the chicken tenders at selected locations, including warehouses in the Chicago area. They have since been reported at stores across the United States as the company appears to be expanding the item nationally.
That doesn’t necessarily mean every Costco food court has them yet. Menu availability can differ between warehouses, so shoppers may want to check their nearest location before making a special trip.
The chicken tenders are sold at the food court under Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand. They join established menu choices including pizza, sandwiches, cookies, and the retailer’s long-running hot dog deal.
Costco hasn’t publicly provided a complete list of participating warehouses or confirmed when the tenders will reach every location.
How good are Costco’s new chicken tenders?
Early reviews have been mixed, although the size of the chicken strips and the accompanying sauce have received considerable praise.
The tenders have thick, seasoned breading with a noticeable peppery flavor. One review found the coating heavier than preferred and described the chicken as slightly dry, although the strips may have been less fresh because they were purchased near the end of the lunch rush.
The dipping sauce appears to be the meal’s strongest feature. It has been compared visually with sauces offered by popular chicken chains, but reviewers describe the flavor as closer to a smoky, tangy honey mustard.
Some shoppers believe five oversized strips and sauce represent good value for $6.99. Others have complained that the tenders are too salty, dry or heavily breaded, particularly when compared with specialist chicken restaurants.
The portion size is difficult to dispute. One reviewer struggled to finish all five strips, suggesting the meal could potentially be shared or saved for later.
Costco’s chicken tenders may not replace the food court’s celebrated hot dog for value, but their size, seasoned coating and distinctive sauce make them an appealing new option for shoppers wanting a heavier meal.
