Dave's Hot Chicken was just ranked the country's most beloved brand. Its spicy tenders beat Chicken Guy's in our taste test.

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chicken guy and daves hot chicken tenders
I tried hot chicken tenders from Dave's Hot Chicken and Chicken Guy! by Guy Fieri.

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I tried chicken tenders from 14 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

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I tried chicken tenders from 14 different fast-food chains and ranked them based on taste and value.

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I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Portillo's. As a Chicago local, I was shocked by the winning restaurant.

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The author's meal at Portillo's; a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders.
I ordered the same meal — a vanilla milkshake, chili cheese dog, and chicken tenders — at Freddy's and Portillo's.

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