Blackened Tenders

What is it?

Grilled chicken tenders coated in a Cajun blackening spice rub, these pieces skip the breading entirely. The crust comes from paprika, cayenne, garlic, and black pepper, which cling directly to the meat and pick up a dark, lightly charred finish during grilling. Available in three-piece and five-piece servings, they come with a dipping sauce on the side. Compared with Popeyes’ fried chicken and sandwich options, these tenders lean on seasoning and the chicken’s own texture instead of a breaded shell. They sit closer to the blackened chicken sandwich seasoning than to the chain’s classic fried lineup, just in a simpler, hand-held format.