For parents, dinner out while vacationing in Orlando with the entire family can be quite daunting. It's not easy picking a restaurant that everyone can agree upon after experiencing all the exciting things to do in Orlando, and it's even harder finding a restaurant that offers a decent version of what seemingly every kid under the age of ten craves… Chicken Tenders. If you have kids or have been around kids long enough to enjoy a meal with them, you know that second only to candy, is their seemingly insatiable appetite for Chicken Tenders. Fear not, for here in Central Florida there are deep fried chicken cutlets aplenty, as Orlando has some of the greatest chicken tenders around. So, if you're on the hunt for some delicious chicken tenders while visiting Orlando, be sure to check out this list. Now, without further ado, here are 8 Great Places for Chicken Tenders Near Orlando. 1 | Big Kahuna's Poolside Bar & Grill | If you and your family are vacationing with us at Summer Bay Orlando By Exploria Resorts, you'll have direct access to some of the best chicken tenders around! With Big Kahuna's Poolside Bar & Grill a full array of top-notch food and beverage (including the highly rated chicken tenders), ranging from delicious appetizers, refreshing salads, build-your-own pizza, and fresh, made to order burgers right are at your fingertips. Rest assured, at Big Kahuna's, there is something for everyone as you soak up the sun and lounge by the refreshing pool. Where: 126-200 Summer Bay Blvd, Clermont, FL 34714 | Who: 352-242-1100 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders (@hueymagoos) 2 | Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders | With numerous locations in the Greater Orlando area, Huey Magoo's Chicken Tenders offers up some of the most mouth-watering chicken tenders around. With amazing dining options for both children and adults, the quick service of Huey Magoo's will have you filled and moving on to your next adventure in no time! Choose from salads, wraps, chicken tenders, plus, you can enjoy a fantastic variety of sauces to have your tenders tossed in, if you're looking to elevate your chicken tender dining experience. Where: 8316 Champions Gate Blvd, Championsgate, FL 33896 | Who: 321-401-4497 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kenia💁🏼♀️ | FL☀️| Foodie 🍕 (@thefoodieexcursion) 3 | Chicken Guy! | Located just outside the Town Center Stores at Disney Springs, Chicken Guy!, is the chicken brain child of chef Guy Fieri and renowned restauranteur, Robert Earl. Offering all-natural, fresh chicken tenders that are hand pounded to maximize crunch, which Guy believes is paramount to an unforgettable tender. With over 20 different sauces, ranging from their own “Guy Favorites” like the “Special Sauce” (think Big Mac Sauce) to their “Classics” like the Buttermilk Ranch, all the way to “Hot ‘N' Spicy” which features the fan favorite “Nashville Hot Honey”, there is a sauce for everyone, and odds are you'll want to try at least more than one. Where: 1506 E Buena Vista Dr Suite A, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 | Who: 407-560-8180 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS Check Out These Related Articles 50 Exciting Things to Do While Visiting Orlando: Your Ultimate Guide Top 13 Spots Near Orlando to Get Your Shop On! The 13 Best Places to Jet Ski Near Orlando View this post on Instagram A post shared by Zaxby's 🐔 (@realzaxbys) 4 | Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings | Hailing from neighboring Georgia is the Central Florida favorite Zaxby's. Founded by Zach McLeroy in 1990, Zaxby's has been serving up some of the best chicken tenders around and combined with their delicious Zax Sauce, Texas toast, crinkle cut fries, and an unimaginable number of Z-words on the menu (I dare you to count them), once you visit Zaxby's, you'll be sure to visit again, plus, with over 900 locations, returning is close to inevitable. So, the next time you and the family are craving some chicken tenders while visiting Orlando, head on over to Zaxby's and try their all new 20-piece Chicken Fingerz Family Pack…Yum! Where: 2080 FL-50, Clermont, FL 34711 | Who: 352-557-8056 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Itsa Chicken (@itsachickensandwich) 5 | Itsa Chicken | Located in downtown Orlando on Bumby Avenue, Itsa Chicken is the next level fast food joint created by Trent Robinson. Keeping everything tasty and simple with a low-overhead menu of Chicken, fries, and tea, Itsa Chicken's scratch kitchen consistently delivers on freshness. The Itsa Chicken kitchen is always buzzing, creating everything inhouse, and you can taste the difference, all while keeping your wait time to a minimum. You will not go wrong with anything on the menu; however, Itsa Chicken's Classic Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Strips are a must for all fried chicken lovers. Where: 121 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 | Who: 407-250-4528 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHICKEN FIRE (@eatchickenfire) 6 | Chicken Fire | Just outside the Milk District in downtown Orlando on Colonial Drive, Chicken Fire brings to the City Beautiful a soulful rendition of Nashville-style Hot Chicken. With flavor to spare, Chicken Fire offers patrons various levels of heat that fit their own personal pallet. From Soulful (a delicious no-heat seasoning, perfect for the kidos) all the way to HOT (a mouth-melting, concoction of spice that will have you breathing liquid magma in no time, so beware) at Chicken Fire, if you like chicken, they'll have you coming back for more. Where: 2425 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 | Who: N.A VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by CHI-KIN (@chi.kin.koreanfried) 7 | Chi-Kin | Located in the Mills 50 neighborhood of downtown Orlando is Chi-Kin. Serving up a delicious take on Korean fried chicken, Chi-Kin has a mouth-watering option for everyone, including bimbi bowls, bulgogi waffle fires, as well as their fan favorite Chi-Ken Sammy. Fear not my little picky eaters, Chi-Kin also offers the perfect kids' meal, which consists of 1 chicken tender, fries, and a drink. Plus, if you and your little ones still have room for more and you need something sweet, be sure to give a side of their made to order Fried D'oh Boys a go! Where: 813 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803 | Who: 407-730-8658 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS View this post on Instagram A post shared by Miller's Ale House (@millersalehouse) 8| Miller's Ale House | Having been a staple to Florida since opening it's first set of doors in Jupiter, Florida in 1988, Miller's Ale House has expanded throughout the entire state and beyond. One might attribute the success of Miller's Ale House to their fan favorite take on the chicken tender, their often imitated but never duplicated Zingers. Whether you like your Zingers soaked in flaming hot buffalo sauce, coated in honey mustard, slathered in BBQ, tossed in teriyaki, or just perfectly plain, Miller's Ale House has what every chicken tender connoisseur is looking for. Where: 8123 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34747 | Who: 407-238-4499 VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS Use this trusty map to help you located your favorite chicken tenders in Orlando! Book Your Exploria Resorts Stay Today For more information about Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts, or any of our luxurious vacation resorts, visit our website at exporiaresorts.com. And check out our vacation planning page for ideas about how you can take your next vacation with Exploria Resorts! * Exploria Resorts is in no way affiliated with the attractions featured in this article. Items or places listed are current as of the publishing date of this article. Please call or visit the respective website for the most up-to-date offerings and details.
