Nuggets vs. Tenders:

Many of us think of chicken tenders and chicken nuggets to be synonymous but the truth is that they aren’t. Some people who do think there is a difference always think of the wrong characteristic. Many think it might have to do with the texture but in reality it’s actually the shape. The shape of chicken nuggets is rounder, shorter and is typically more socailly acceptable to eat with your hands. They are also more likely to be sold at a store while tenders are more served at resturants. Tenders are much more slender and most resturants will serve it to you with a fork and knife.

On the right there is a photo of chicken tenders. Notice the difference? These are slender and have a section of breading at the tips of each piece.

On the left is a photo of chicken nuggets and you are able to see that these are much more stubby and more of a uniform shape