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Arby's Chicken Tenders 5PC
These are not nuggets. These are breaded chunks of tender chicken breast meat that we fry in our restaurants every day. They taste great plain, but if you add one of our famous sauces, your mouth will remember this meal for the rest of its life.
About the Chicken Tenders 5PC
The Arby's Chicken Tenders 5PC is the biggest tender order on the chicken board, priced at $6.99 with 610 cal across all five pieces. Each tender is a breaded chunk of chicken breast meat, and Arby's makes a point of saying these are not nuggets and that stores fry them in house every day.
Five pieces turn a snack into a proper plate. The tenders come out long and uneven, shaped by the cut of the breast instead of a mold, with a crisp, golden coating that crackles and a moist, stringy interior that tastes like real chicken. The seasoning stays mild and savory, which is why Arby's notes they hold up just fine plain. With this many pieces, though, most people end up rotating through two or three sauces to keep each bite different.
Protein is where the 5PC earns its spot. The full order brings 39 grams of protein, which beats every chicken sandwich on the menu, and it does that without a bun. That makes it a natural order for lifters, for anyone eating one big meal after a long shift, and for parents who want to split a box between two kids. Five tenders in a box also travel well to a picnic or on a car ride since there is no sandwich to fall apart.
So how much is the Chicken Tenders 5PC compared with the smaller box? The Chicken Tenders 3PC costs $4.99, so the jump to five pieces adds two extra tenders for a modest step up in price. Per piece, the larger order is the better value. Prices here reflect one Austin, Texas Arby's, and you can expect the Chicken Tenders 5PC price to shift slightly from city to city.
The Chicken Tenders 5PC calories sit near the two Swiss topped chicken sandwiches, so treat it as a main course rather than a side. Fat and carbs both stay moderate for a fried item because there is no bread, cheese or sauce included by default; whatever you dip in adds to the total.
Next to everything else on the Arby's chicken menu, it stands out as the simplest high protein pick. For pairings, add White Cheddar Mac n Cheese and the box becomes a comfort food dinner, or try Jalapeno Bites for some heat next to the mild chicken. The Chicken Tenders 5PC Meal bundles in fries and a drink if you want the whole tray in one order.
Arby's Chicken Tenders 5PC Nutrition Facts
610Calories
39gProtein
30gTotal Fat
4.5gSaturated Fat
0gTrans Fat
47gCarbs
3gFiber
0gSugars
1,990mgSodium
100mgCholesterol
* Values approximate. Updated November 2026.
How to Make Chicken Tenders 5PC at Home?
A five tender portion makes a full dinner, so this batch is sized for 2 hungry people at 5 pieces each. A double dip coating and a deep pot of oil give you thick, crackly crust on whole breast strips, the same idea Arby's uses when it says these are not nuggets.
Ingredients
Tenders
Double coating
Fryer
Steps
All steps done. Enjoy your homemade Chicken Tenders 5PC.
Tips
- • Use a pot with plenty of headroom; oil can bubble up several inches when the cold strips go in.
- • Cornstarch in the coating keeps the crust crisp for longer after frying, which helps when you serve both batches at once.
- • If the coating darkens before 4 minutes, lower the heat to 345°F so the centers have time to cook.
Variations
- • Oven baked: set the double coated strips on an oiled rack, spritz the tops, and roast at 425°F for 18 minutes, flipping once.
- • Pickle brine: swap half the milk for dill pickle juice for a tangy, savory soak.
- • Tender sandwiches: tuck two hot tenders into a soft roll with lettuce and a smear of mayo.
Serving Ideas
Lay the tenders on a platter with three or four dipping sauces in small bowls. Mac and cheese or a crisp slaw makes the plate a full dinner.
A home copycat version, not Arby's official recipe.
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Chicken Tenders 5PC FAQ
Five tenders cost $6.99 at the Austin, Texas restaurant that serves as our pricing source. Expect a small swing up or down elsewhere.
Five tenders total 610 cal. That figure covers the chicken only, so any dipping sauce adds to it.
The order has 39 grams of protein, topping every Arby's chicken sandwich, and it comes without a bun, which makes it a common pick for high protein eating.
Per tender, yes. The Chicken Tenders 3PC costs $4.99, so the 5 piece gives you two extra tenders for a smaller cost per piece. It works best if you are hungry or sharing.
Yes. The Chicken Tenders 5PC Meal rounds out the five tenders with fries and a drink for $11.49. You can see every bundle on the Arby's meals menu.
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