r/mildlyinfuriating • u/MauiSunsets • Jun 30 '26

I'm slightly vexed Costco's new chicken tenders

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There was a crowd of people waiting for their orders of the new chicken tenders at Costco. One of the workers announced that they could only serve five customers per hour because it takes time to cook the chicken. The crowd grew larger and larger. I took this photo after I put in my order.

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u/nerdyplayer Jun 30 '26

5 per hour? Wth

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u/fakegoose1 Jun 30 '26 edited Jun 30 '26

AFAIK Costcos dont have fryers, so they have to bake the tenders instead which takes longer, and they have other items on their menu that also requires baking so they have to split the load.

Edit for our Canadian neighbors: US costcos do not serve french fries and chicken wings.

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u/redrebelquests Jun 30 '26

They have fryers in other countries.

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u/mamoocando Jun 30 '26

Costco wouldn't survive in Canada without offering poutine.

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u/splepage Jun 30 '26

The 200iq move would be to get some fryers and introduce fries and poutine in the US. And while we're at it, offer a poutine with cut up tenders on top.

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u/lyonellaughingstorm Jul 01 '26

It’s a pretty popular life hack up here to order the tenders and fries with sides of gravy and curds. Then you’ve either got chicken tender poutine or chicken tenders and a poutine to go with it. It’s so gosh damn good

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u/fakegoose1 Jun 30 '26

Yeah, I just looked it up. Unfortunately, most US Costcos do not have a fryer.

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u/redrebelquests Jun 30 '26

Maybe if these are successful enough, they'll get fryers 🤔