Should You Remove Tendon from Chicken Tenders?

You can trim off the little white nub of tendon with a knife or kitchen shears. Unless the tendon is very strong and gristly throughout the piece of chicken, you don't need to worry about removing it entirely. ... In fact, stripping away the entire tendon might make the chicken tender fall apart.

Are chicken tendons good for you?

Chicken feet consist of skin, cartilage, tendons, and bones. Even without providing much meat, they're high in collagen — the most abundant protein in your body. This collagen content may help relieve joint pain, aid skin health, and prevent bone loss.

Are tendons healthy to eat?

A 100 gram serving of tendon contains 36.7 grams of protein, 0.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of carbohydrates and 150 calories. The collagen is good for the skin, hair, nails and joint health, and is a youth potion and perhaps the secret as to why Asians look younger.