Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich
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Our premium hand-breaded chicken topped with Swiss cheese, cherrywood smoked bacon, and sweet and spicy hot honey served on a perfectly toasted brioche style bun.
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Hardee's Hand-Breaded Chicken & Non-Beef Entrees
21 items in this category, with current prices and details.
Hardee's is known for charbroiled beef, but the chicken side of the menu has quietly become the reason a lot of people stop in. The tenders are breaded in the restaurant, the sandwiches come in both fried and grilled versions, and there are usually one or two non-beef, non-chicken options depending on the season.
This page covers what's offered, how the items differ, and which one fits what you're actually in the mood for.
3 Piece Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
Calories N/A
Premium all white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, fried to a golden brown and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
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5 Piece Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
Calories N/A
Premium all white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, fried to a golden brown and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
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10, 15, 20 Piece Hot Honey Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
Calories N/A
Premium all white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, fried to a golden brown and drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
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Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich
$6.29560 Cal
Treat yourself to something good n’ crispy with this sandwich featuring a premium, all white meat chicken fillet hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and then fried to a golden brown. It’s topped with mayonnaise and pickles all served on a Brioche style bun.
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Nashville Hot Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich
$6.49570 Cal
You can’t beat the heat of this sandwich featuring a premium all white meat chicken fillet hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and then fried to a golden brown before being tossed with Nashville Hot seasoning. It’s all topped with mayonnaise and pickles and served on a Brioche style bun.
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BLT Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich
$6.99640 Cal
You’ll see why hand-breaded is hands down better with this sandwich featuring a premium, all white meat chicken fillet hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and then fried to a golden brown. We top it off with two strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise - all served on a Brioche style bun.
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3 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™
$4.99260 Cal
Enjoy juicy, crispy goodness in every bite with three of our premium, all white meat chicken strips hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and then fried to a perfect golden brown. Choose from our selection of sauces perfect for double dipping.
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3 Piece - Spicy Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
$4.99270 Cal
Premium all white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, and fried to a golden brown. Finished with a with spicy seasoning and your choice of dipping sauce.
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5 Piece - Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™
$7.49440 Cal
Enjoy juicy, crispy goodness in every bite with five of our premium, all white meat chicken strips hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and then fried to a perfect golden brown. Choose from our selection of sauces perfect for double dipping.
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5 Piece - Spicy Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
$7.49460 Cal
Premium all white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, and fried to a golden brown. Finished with a with spicy seasoning and your choice of dipping sauce.
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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ Boxes
$13.99 (10pc) / $28.99 (20pc)880 - 1760 Cal
Enjoy juicy, crispy goodness in every bite with 10, 15, or 20 of our premium, all white meat chicken strips hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded and then fried to a perfect golden brown. Choose from our selection of sauces perfect for double dipping.
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Spicy Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders™ Boxes
$14.99920 - 1380 Cal
Premium all white meat chicken, hand dipped in buttermilk, lightly breaded, and fried to a golden brown. Finished with a with spicy seasoning and your choice of dipping sauce.
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Big Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™
$4.49450 Cal
Put the “mm” in “yummy” with this sandwich featuring sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese on a Brioche style bun.
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Original Hot Ham 'N' Cheese™
$3.99360 Cal
Sliced ham and melted Swiss cheese are served on a plain bun for a good-til-the-last bite meal.
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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender Wraps
$5.99520 - 680 Cal
Mix and match among our selection of premium all-white chicken wraps: Spicy Tender Wrap, Honey Mustard Tender Wrap, and Ranch Tender Wrap.
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2 for $5 Tender Wraps
520 - 680 Cal
Mix and match among our selection of premium all white meat chicken wraps: Spicy Tender Wrap, Honey Mustard Tender Wrap, and Ranch Tender Wrap.
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Original Roast Beef Sandwich
$4.49380 Cal
Treat yourself to something good with this sandwich featuring sliced roast beef on a Brioche style bun served with your choice of Horseradish or BBQ.
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Big Roast Beef
$5.99530 Cal
Brighten up your day with this sandwich featuring our sliced roast beef on a Brioche style bun. A side of Horseradish or tangy BBQ sauce will make this meal good-til-the-last-bite.
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Monster Roast Beef
$7.49760 Cal
Sliced roast beef, melted American cheese, and crispy cherrywood smoked bacon slices served on a Brioche style bun.
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Jumbo Chili Dog
$4.49390 Cal
Good bites are waiting for those who order our jumbo juicy hot dog topped with spicy beef chili, mustard and chopped onions.
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Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
The tenders use whole-muscle chicken breast rather than formed or chopped meat, and the breading is applied at the restaurant. That's what gives them an uneven, craggy coating instead of the smooth shell you get on a factory-breaded tender.
They're sold in several ways:
- Individual orders, commonly in 3-piece and 5-piece counts
- Combo meals with fries and a drink
- Larger boxes for sharing, where the location carries them
Counts vary by market. If you're ordering for more than two people, ask what box sizes the restaurant actually stocks before building an order out of individual portions, since the box is usually cheaper per tender.
Classic & Spicy Chicken Sandwiches
There are two families here, and the difference matters more than the names suggest.
| Style | Example | What it tastes like |
|---|---|---|
| Breaded and fried | Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich | Crisp coating, mild seasoning, mayo and lettuce build |
| Spicy fried | Spicy chicken sandwich variations | Same fillet with heat in the breading or sauce |
| Charbroiled | Charbroiled Chicken Club | Grilled breast off the open flame, smokier and lighter |
Spicy versions come and go depending on the market and on current promotions, so a spicy sandwich advertised nationally may not be on your local board. The charbroiled options are the steadier choice if you want chicken that isn't fried.
One thing people misjudge: the charbroiled chicken is not a "diet" item just because it isn't fried. It's still served with cheese, bacon, or mayo on most builds. If you're trying to cut calories, removing the sauce and cheese does more than switching from fried to grilled.
Protein-wise, the tenders and the fillet sandwiches start from a similar place since both use whole-muscle chicken breast. The real gap opens up at the fryer and the toppings, not the meat itself. A plain grilled fillet with just lettuce and tomato is the leanest chicken order on the menu; add bacon, cheese, and mayo and it stops being meaningfully different from a loaded fried sandwich.
Seafood & Non-Beef Alternatives
Beyond chicken, this section usually means fish. Hardee's has long sold a breaded cod-style fish sandwich, though most franchises run it seasonally rather than keeping it on the menu year round. Winter and early spring are when it shows up most reliably.
A few locations also carry a hot dog or a regional item under the same heading. These are franchise decisions rather than national menu items, so the only accurate way to check is your restaurant's own ordering page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many tenders come in an individual order of Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders?+
Individual orders are commonly sold in 3-piece and 5-piece counts, with larger shareable boxes offered at many locations.
Does Hardee's offer spicy chicken sandwich options?+
Spicy sandwiches appear regularly, but often as limited-time or regional items rather than permanent menu fixtures. Check your local menu before making the trip.
What dipping sauces can I order with chicken tenders?+
Honey mustard, barbecue, ranch, and buffalo are the usual choices, with sweet and sour at some restaurants. Extra sauces cost a small amount.
Are Hardee's chicken products made with real whole-muscle chicken?+
The Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders use whole-muscle chicken breast. Sandwich fillets vary by item, so check the product details for the specific sandwich if that matters to you.
Can I order chicken sandwiches grilled or charbroiled?+
Yes. Ask for the charbroiled chicken by name, since the default when you say "chicken sandwich" is the breaded fillet.
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