# Extra-Juicy QSR Chicken Tenders Captain D's Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders Come in Three Options By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2024-07-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-tenders References: [brandeating](https://www.brandeating.com/2024/07/captain-ds-new-hand-breaded-chicken-tenders.html) & [captainds](https://www.captainds.com)  [Captain D's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-jumbo-fish-tenders) Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders are the brand's latest addition to its menu that's crafted with taste, texture and quality in the spotlight to provide consumers with a premium meal experience. The chicken tenders are reported to be juicier and crispier than before, and are hand-breaded before being cooked to perfection to ensure the utmost attention to a high-quality final product. The tenders are also arriving alongside the Chick-N-D's [signature dipping sauce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-dipping-sauce) to help customers enhance the chicken strips with as much or as little additional flavor as they'd like. Captain D's Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders come in three options including the Big Chicken Sandwich, the Chicken Tenders Combo and the Chicken Torpedo. The various menu items come as part of the continued shift towards more premium fare in the [QSR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-tenders) industry. Image Credit: Captain D's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium QSR Offerings:** A shift towards higher quality, hand-prepared menu items is becoming more prevalent in the fast food sector. - **Customization in Fast Food:** Offering customizable elements like signature dipping sauces enables QSRs to cater to individual taste preferences. - **Enhanced Food Texture:** Increased focus on texture, such as juicier and crispier coatings, heightens consumer appeal and differentiates products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Quick-service Restaurants:** Elevating standard menu items with premium ingredients and preparation methods can redefine consumer expectations. - **Food and Beverage Manufacturing:** Developing advanced breading and cooking techniques can elevate product quality and drive customer satisfaction. - **Packaging and Condiment Production:** Innovative packaging for sauces and condiments paired with fast food items can enhance on-the-go dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Panko-Breaded QSR Fish Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-jumbo-fish-tenders.md) - [Spicy Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-chicken-tenders.md) - [Hand-Breaded Seafood Combo Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/captains-combos.md) - [Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handbreaded-chicken-tender.md) - [Upgraded QSR Recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-tender-sauce.md) - [Wild-Caught Fish Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-caught-batter-dipped-fish.md) - [Crunchy Shrimp Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-shrimp.md) - [Fan-Influenced Chicken Tenders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wendys-tendys.md) - [Spicy Battered Fish Filets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-spicy-batter-dipped-fish.md)