chicken tender
Prepared dish
Also: chicken strips, chicken fingers, and breaded chicken
Is chicken tender keto?
chicken tender is keto only in small portions: it has ~11 g of net carbs per 4 pieces, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
11 g
per 4 pieces
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With 11.09g of net carbs per standard 4-piece serving, breaded chicken tenders contain flour and must be eaten in strict moderation.
Nutrition facts for chicken tender
How many carbs are in chicken tender?
chicken tender has ~12 g of carbs and ~11 g of net carbs per 4 pieces (total carbs minus 1 g of fiber).
Why chicken tender is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chicken tender has 11 g per 4 pieces (12 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much chicken tender can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~38 g of chicken tender.
Related
No
No
No
Yes
In moderation
No
Keto recipes with chicken tender
✓ Keto-friendly
✓ Keto-friendly
See all: Keto fast food
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: August 19, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Something off? Let us know.
Search another food