Fast-food chain Wendy's is introducing Tendys, its version of chicken tenders, as a core menu item nationwide. The launch coincides with the company's debut of six new dipping sauces.

With chicken dominating restaurant menus, and Wendy's strong history in the chicken space, the company decided to launch its take on chicken tenders. New dipping sauces include the Wendy's Signature, Sweet Chili, Scorchin' Hot, Creamy Ranch, Honey BBQ and Honey Mustard. The Wendy's Signature features hints of black pepper and hot sauce.

"Chicken innovation is in our DNA at Wendy's, and we've tapped into our years of chicken experience to craft our new Wendy's Tendys," said Lindsay Radkoski, US chief marketing officer for The Wendy's Co. "Consumers told us what they wanted in a chicken tender, and we listened – taste-tested, fine-tuned and delivered. With six bold new sauces, fans can dip, dunk and customize their Tendys with every bite."

"Wendy's new Tendys are bold, juicy and crispy, paired with a lineup of new sauces that deliver a uniquely Wendy's experience for fans in every bite," said Becky Davis, vice president of global culinary innovation for The Wendy's Co. "Ever since we launched our first Spicy Chicken Sandwich to our beloved chicken nuggets and now our brand new Tendys, we are always exploring ways to innovate with chicken and deliver for our customers across our chicken lineup."

Chicken Tenders are available as three- or four-piece options and can be ordered as part of a combo meal or a la carte. Each three- or four-piece order comes with two dipping sauces. Tendys come in all-new packaging built for dunking, with a dip-cup cutout that holds Wendy's new sauces.

Source: The Wendy's Co.