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Bell Evans Chicken Tenders
Meat
📊 NOVA 3🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Bell Evans Chicken Tenders

Bell & Evans
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
210
Calories
20g
Protein
3g
Sugars
490mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
35
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bell & Evans Chicken Tenders arrive as a premium-feeling frozen/refrigerated convenience item you’d spot in the freezer or chilled prepared-meats section, shelved alongside other breaded chicken products, family-size nuggets, and frozen appetizers. The 12 oz box or bag is positioned to catch shoppers looking for quick dinners or kid-friendly options, often near dipping sauces and frozen fries. This product reads like an upscale comfort food: the brand leans into heritage poultry credentials and simple-sounding ingredients (sea salt, unbleached flour, cane sugar) to create a wholesome, family-oriented impression. Label copy highlights things like “sea salt” and “organic expeller pressed soybean oil,” which produces a subtle natural/clean-food halo even if the overall package isn’t marketed as fully organic. Visually it targets busy parents and shoppers seeking a higher-quality alternative to mass-market tenders—less cartoon-kid branding and more straightforward, clean packaging. In plain terms, these are moderately processed chicken tenders: whole-muscle chicken pieces marinated, breaded, and flash-fried to set the coating so they heat crisply at home. Sensory notes include a thin, golden crisp breading with a lightly seasoned profile (black pepper, paprika), yielding tender, juicy chicken inside; the texture is contrast-focused—crisp exterior, soft interior. Typical rituals include quick oven- or air-fryer reheating for weeknight dinners, dipping for game-day spreads, or packing in school lunches for picky eaters. The product sits culturally between convenience and an attempt at better-for-you positioning—comfort food made to feel a little more artisanal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4.0 oz
Servings per Container: 3
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium490mg21%
Total Carbohydrate12g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Protein20g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Chicken, Breast, Meat, Tenders, Marinated, in, Water, and, Sea, Salt,, Breaded, with, Unbleached, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Cane, Sugar,, Yeast,, Sea, Salt,, Black, Pepper,, Paprika,, Flash, Fried, in, Organic, Expeller, Pressed, Soybean, Oil, to, Set, Breading..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The tenders are processed by breading and flash-frying whole-muscle chicken with simple ingredient additions (flour, salt, sugar, spices, oil), without the extensive additives or industrial formulations typical of ultra-processed foods, placing them in NOVA group 3 (processed).

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Common Questions about Bell Evans Chicken Tenders

Ah, the age-old question! These chicken tenders pack a solid protein punch with 20 grams per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance and keeps you feeling full. However, they do contain sodium (490mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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