Fried Chicken Tenders
Best wine varietals
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles cut through the fried coating and refresh the palate.
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde offers crisp acidity and light effervescence to balance fried richness.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay's body and slight creaminess complement the tender's texture.
Barbera
Barbera's bright acidity and fruitiness contrast the fried, savory flavors well.
Best cocktails with this
Cocktail glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/sweet — bright citrus and pineapple cut through fat, refreshing
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid, bubbles — bright citrus acidity cuts fat; salty rim complements savory crunch
Highball glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/heat — savory/tomato umami + chile heat complements fried crunch
Coupe • Medium • 10 min
acid/fat/sweet — lemon + honey/vanilla balance richness of chicken
Highball Glass • Medium • 10 min
acid, herbal, sweet, bubbles — lime and mint lift the fried richness; tropical mango balances fat
Highball • Medium • 5 min
acid/bubbles — crisp, fizzy lime soda refreshes and cleanses palate
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal, bitter, bubbles — cooling cucumber and tonic bitterness refresh palate between bites
Coupe glass • Medium • 10 min
acid/bitter/herbal — grapefruit and gin bitterness contrast fried richness
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/spice — spiced rum’s warmth and citrus brightness pair well with seasoning
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
acid, spice, bubbles — ginger bite and lime refresh and cut through richness effectively
Punch bowl or large serving pitcher • Easy • 10 min
acid/sweet/bubbles — lemonade’s tartness and fizz cut grease, crowd-pleasing
Collins glass • Easy • 5 min
acid, sweet, bubbles — peach and lemon provide bright contrast to greasiness; effervescence cleanses
Collins glass • Medium • 10 min
sweet/acid/bitter — tropical fruit and bright citrus complement savory fried flavors
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 10 min
heat, acid, salty — jalapeño spice and citrus give spicy contrast and cut fat; savory rim echoes seasoning