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My family is addicted to Zaxby's. Well, let's just say my husband is addicted to Zaxby's, so we all tag along for the ride.
If you're not from the South, you've probably not even heard of a Zaxby's, but when we moved to Alabama we noticed they keep fried chicken finger chains on just about every corner. Since Zaxby's is our favorite (especially since they send us coupons every once in awhile), we frequent it quite a bit.
We all love the Chicken Tenders with Zax Sauce, however it's far from the healthiest meal on the planet (clearly!) So I decided to see if I could mimic it at home, with a few healthy twists  My family loved it (my son actually proclaimed it better than Zaxbys), and it was an easy way to please everyone and enjoy a simple meal at home. Here's how to make it at your house too . . .
This Baked Chicken Tenders recipe is SOOOO GOOD – we use this one these days because I love that it's a freezable recipe and I can prepare extra ahead of time! What takes it OVER THE TOP is the Zax Sauce recipe below 🙂
Zax Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I used fat free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients.
- Refrigerate at least two hours.
- Serve with Chicken Tenders ~ enjoy!
I can see the Zac sauce but not the chicken tender recipe?
Hi, what happened to the chicken tenders recipe on this post? I only see the Zax sauce listed twice now. I loved the chicken tenders and always came here for the recipe!
I was looking for a copy cat recipe of Zaxby’s chicken tenders. But I see ( and will not complain) that your recipe says ”Homemade Tenders with Zax sauce”, so I am guessing the sauce is the recipe you are copycatting. I have only found 3 recipes for Zaxby chicken TENDERS which none of were even close. Actually, all 3 sites had the same recipe with corn flakes and egg – and the recipe is not even close to Zaxby’s. I won’t complain to you as your recipe just says homemade tenders and not Zaxby’s tenders, so I appreciate you not blatantly fibbing like the others. I don’t do ”condiments” so I did not try your Zax sauce recipe, but I am sure it is good. Anyone with a good Zaxby’s coating recipe~~ I would love to hear from you. But please, no more copying and pasting the cornflake comedy. Thanks!!
Going to try these tonight! Moved up to PA after having lived in the south my entire life (AL, TN & MS). I”m pregnant with my 2nd & craving and missing Zaxbys so much!!
Rachel – we miss Zaxby’s so much ALL the time! They do have Cane’s here in Ohio (kind of similar) but just not the same. Hope you enjoy it (and congratulations on your little one!) 🙂
Do you have to use mayo for the sauce or can you use something else? If so what else would you suggest?
The only thing I can think of is Miracle Whip? Not sure if that helps Alison, but I can’t think of anything else!
I’ve made it with plain Greek yogurt. It’s not quite as good but honestly, it’s close enough and so much healthier that it’s worth it
Did you flip these halfway through baking?
Hi Liz! I didn’t … But I guess you could if you’d like! Hope that helps 🙂
Oooo yummy!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe and linking up to Thrifty Thursday!
Thanks for the link up Ruth ~ I love checking it out each week!
Thank you so much for this! I am an NC-to-OR transplant and miss Zaxby’s so much. This will be a perfect substitute.
You’re so welcome! I bet that would be a tough move (my husband says he can’t leave the South because he’d miss Sweet Tea too much, but I’m betting losing Sweet Tea AND Zaxby’s would put him over the edge! 🙂
Looks yummy … I make a similar version of zax sauce but I add just a splash of pickle juice. It makes it have a little tang ! Very good .
I’ll try adding a little pickle juice next time ~ sounds yummy!