A social media post led the author to question the difference between chicken tenders and strips, with a top comment explaining that tenders come from the pectoralis minor muscle of the chicken breast, while strips can be made from any part of the chicken. The New York Times elaborates on the origins of chicken tenders, stating that they were created by chef Charlie Pappas in the 1970s to utilize the tender part of the breast that would often fall apart during cooking. Many users were surprised by this distinction, with some attributing the confusion to American terminology.
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