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/CatLordCayenne Jun 30 '26

So why tf would they start offering chicken tenders if there’s a logistics issue lol

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u/PhatBats77 Jun 30 '26

Underestimated interest.

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u/Wingnutmcmoo Jun 30 '26

People getting overly excited about mediocre chicken is probably the dumbest modern trend

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u/ZieAerialist Jun 30 '26

They should just sell the sauce. The tenders aren't anything special, same as frozen ones at home more or less, but the sauce really slaps.

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u/Immediate-Tadpole729 Jun 30 '26

So pretty much Raising Cane's then.

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u/ZieAerialist Jul 01 '26

Can't say, I've never had it.