Tag: Tenderloins vs breast

Anatomically, a chicken tenderloin is a distinct, small strip of muscle (the pectoralis minor) that lies underneath the larger chicken breast muscle. This means that while they come from the same general area, chicken tenderloins are not merely strips cut from the breast.

Did you know that chicken tenderloins are a distinct muscle from the larger breast? While both are popular white meat cuts, they offer subtle differences in taste, texture, and nutritional profile that can significantly impact your cooking experience.