Arby's Chicken Tenders 3PC

About the Chicken Tenders 3PC

Three Arby's Chicken Tenders cost $4.99 and add up to 370 cal, making the 3PC order the middle size between a two piece snack and a five piece plate. Arby's is blunt about what these are: not nuggets, but breaded pieces of whole chicken breast that each restaurant fries every day.

That distinction matters once you take a bite. Nuggets are usually formed from ground meat, while these tenders are whole pieces of breast, so the inside pulls apart in fibers and stays juicy. The breading is a seasoned, golden shell with a firm crunch on the first bite and a light, savory flavor that does not overpower the chicken. Each piece is long and irregular, the shape of a real strip of meat rather than a uniform puck.

Plain tenders taste great according to Arby's, and they do, but the order really comes alive with a dipping sauce. Ranch, honey mustard, barbecue or a spicy sauce all change the character of the same three pieces, which keeps the order from getting boring if you eat it often. Ask at the counter which sauces your store stocks that day.

For something that looks like a snack, the protein is impressive: three tenders deliver 23 grams of protein, with no bun adding extra carbs. That makes the 3PC a smart order for gym days, a late afternoon bite between meetings, or a light dinner when a full sandwich feels like too much. Kids and adults both like them, and they travel well in the car since nothing drips.

So how much is the Chicken Tenders 3PC next to the other sizes? The smallest box, two pieces on the Arby's chicken menu, is $3.69, and the Chicken Tenders 5PC is $6.99. The 3PC sits in between and works for most single appetites without any leftovers. Our prices are pulled from an Austin, Texas restaurant, and your menu board can show a slightly different Chicken Tenders 3PC price.

The Chicken Tenders 3PC calories leave room for a side without the tray going overboard. Add a small order of Curly Fries to dip alongside the chicken, or round it out with a Classic Lemonade for a tart, cold contrast to the fried breading. If you want the whole bundle at once, the Chicken Tenders 3PC Meal adds fries and a drink in one order.