<p>Costco’s new chicken tenders are gaining attention online — but shoppers aren’t exactly sold.</p><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@mikeyaroundchicag/video/7636212746937322783" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">A TikTok video</a> showing the oversized tenders has racked up thousands of views, with users reacting to both the portion size and calorie count. The video, filmed at a Costco location in Schaumburg, Illinois, shows a five-piece order priced at $6.99.</p><p>The item has appeared at select Costco locations across the U.S., with some customers noting it may be replacing the calzone at certain stores.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/costco-shoppers-rave-deliciously-addictive-summer-treat-gone-viral" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>COSTCO SHOPPERS RAVE ABOUT 'DELICIOUSLY ADDICTIVE' SUMMER TREAT THAT'S GONE VIRAL</strong></a></p><p>It is unclear how widely the tenders are available or whether Costco plans a nationwide rollout.</p><p>Chicken tenders are not entirely new to Costco, however. The item has been available at some international locations, including Canada and Australia, in recent years, <a href="https://www.tastingtable.com/2165427/costco-food-court-chicken-strips-spotted/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">food-focused publication TastingTable</a> reported.</p><p>The meal includes several large chicken tenders served with dipping sauce, quickly drawing buzz across social media as customers share photos.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/costco-worker-reveals-why-baked-goods-never-sold-hot-mold-risk-behind" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>COSTCO WORKER REVEALS BAKED GOODS AREN’T SOLD HOT TO PREVENT CONDENSATION THAT CAN LEAD TO MOLD GROWTH AND SHORTEN SHELF LIFE</strong></a></p><p>The reaction online, however, has been mixed.</p><p>Some shoppers questioned what <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/food-drink/food" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the tenders</a> might be replacing.</p><p>"What did they get rid of? The calzone?" one user asked.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/newsletters?cmpid=fnfirstnl" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER</u></strong></a></p><p>Fox News Digital reached out to Costco for comment.</p><p>Others focused less on the menu change and more on the calorie count.</p><p>The TikTok video shows <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/food-drink/recipes/meals" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the tenders total 1,640 calories</a>, prompting strong reactions from viewers and questions about how the number could be so high.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIES</u></strong></a></p><p>Some shoppers speculated the dipping sauce may be responsible for a large portion of the calories.</p><p>Still, not everyone was critical.</p><p>"Those look amazing," one user wrote, while others said they were eager to try the item if it expands to more locations.</p><p><a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/lifestyle/quizzes" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong><u>TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ</u></strong></a></p><p>Fox News Digital previously reported that Costco <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/category/dessert" target="_blank" rel="noopener">recently reintroduced churros</a> in a new format, though the change drew mixed reactions from shoppers.</p><p>Instead of the traditional full-size pastry, the retailer rolled out a caramel churro sundae topped with smaller churro pieces.</p><p>Some longtime customers expressed disappointment, saying they preferred the original version that had been a staple for years.</p><p>Others welcomed the update, noting that Costco frequently rotates items on its <a href="https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink?msockid=23615f8255e1611811cd48d754bf60a6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">food court menu</a> depending on demand and availability.</p><p><i>Deirdre Bardolf of Fox News Digital contributed reporting.</i></p>
