Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Price, Nutrition, Allergens
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders are made with real chicken tenderloin and coated in crispy, spicy buffalo-seasoned breading.
You can order them in 1, 2, 4, or 8 pieces, or choose the Value Basket, which includes tenders, a side like Crinkle-Cut Fries, and a drink such as soda, iced tea, or a shake.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders were first introduced as a limited-time item, discontinued in 2021 due to a chicken shortage, and brought back permanently on November 10, 2022.
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders Price
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders are priced between $3.49 and $15.29, based on quantity.
For a complete meal, the Value Basket featuring Buffalo Tenders, a classic side, and a medium drink is available from $3.49 to $8.19.
Here is the detailed table that has complete pricing and calorie information:
Item | Quantity | Price | Calories |
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Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders | 1 Piece | $3.49 | 130 cal |
2 Pieces | $4.99 | 270 cal | |
4 Pieces | $8.19 | 540 cal | |
8 Pieces | $15.29 | 1070 cal | |
Value Basket (Each includes pieces of tenders, a side, fries, and a drink) | 1 Piece | $3.49 | 130 cal |
2 Pieces | $4.99 | 270 cal | |
4 Pieces | $8.19 | 540 cal |

Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders Kids Meal includes 2 Buffalo Chicken Tenders, a choice of small side (crinkle-cut fries or applesauce), a drink or milk, and a scoop of their frozen custard for dessert.
It is a fun and tasty meal for kids who like a little heat, and it also comes with a Scoopie Token hat kids can collect for prizes.
Item | Quantity | Price | Calories |
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Culver’s 2 pc Buffalo Chicken Tenders Kids’ Meal | 2 Pieces | $7.29 | 270 cal |
Buffalo Chicken Tenders Value Basket
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders Value Basketincludes your choice of 1, 2, or 4 spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders, a classic side such as Crinkle-Cut Fries, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, or applesauce, and a medium beverage like a soft drink, iced tea, milk, or even a frozen custard shake.
Prices for the Value Basket typically range as follows:
- 1 Piece Basket – $3.49 / 130 cal
- 2 Piece Basket – $4.99 / 270 cal
- 4 Piece Basket – $8.19 / 540 cal
Nutritional Facts of Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders contian a calorie range of 130–1070, carbohydrates between 10g–81g, and protein ranging from 10g–78g, depending on number of pieces.
The following is a detailed table that has complete nutritional information:
Nutrient | 1pc | 2pc | 4pc | 8pc |
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Calories | 130 | 270 | 540 | 1070 |
Total Fat | 6g | 12g | 24g | 48g |
Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 1.5g | 2.5g | 5g |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0.5g |
Cholesterol | 20mg | 40mg | 85mg | 165 mg |
Sodium | 500mg | 1010 mg | 2010mg | 4030mg |
Carbohydrates | 10g | 20g | 40g | 81g |
Dietary Fiber | 1g | 2g | 3g | 6g |
Total Sugars | 0g | 0g | 1g | 1g |
Protein | 10g | 20g | 39g | 78g |

Ingredients
Here are the ingredients that are used in Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders:
- Base: Chicken tender, water
- Seasonings: Salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, spices, paprika extract
- Breading: Wheat flour, modified tapioca starch, bell pepper powder, calcium carbonate
- Leavening: Sodium bicarbonate, sodium aluminum phosphate, monocalcium phosphate
- Additives: Gum arabic, silicon dioxide (anti-caking), disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate
- Preservatives: Sodium phosphates
- Oils: Cooked in canola oil
Allergen Information
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders contain several common allergens due to their breaded coating, ingredients, and cooking process.
Allergens include:
- Wheat
- Gluten
- Egg
- Milk
Customization Options
You can customize your Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders by choosing up to 2 dipping sauces. Each sauce adds a different number of calories to your meal.
Below is a list of all available sauces and their calorie counts.
Dipping Sauce | Calories Added |
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No Sauce | 0 cal |
Culver’s Signature Sauce | 260 cal |
Buttermilk Ranch | 180 cal |
Honey Mustard | 130 cal |
Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ | 110 cal |
Ken’s Bleu Cheese | 200 cal |
Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Sauce | 5 cal |
Dell Terra Marinara | 40 cal |
Ken’s Boom Boom Sauce | 310 cal |
Tartar Sauce | 360 cal |
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders Reviews
Culver’s Buffalo Chicken Tenders are a fan favorite, and people get excited when it return to the menu.
One customer even shared,
“I got them on Sunday… I yelled “Wait, you guys have buffalo tenders???!”
Others say these are some of the best fast-food buffalo tenders out there, even comparing them to Raising Cane’s.