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Hungry Man Chicken Strips, Classic Fried
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Hungry Man Chicken Strips, Classic Fried

Hungry-Man
14 oz
Available at Foodtown
510
Calories
20g
Protein
16g
Sugars
1250mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
138
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hungry-Man Chicken Strips, Classic Fried is a 14-ounce frozen TV-dinner style meal you would spot in the supermarket frozen dinners aisle, stacked near other single-serve dinners, frozen chicken entrees, and family-sized microwaveable meals. The boxed tray packaging with a printed sleeve and film-sealed compartments makes it easy to identify on a quick grab-and-go run. This product maps to quick weeknight dinners, late-night cravings, game-day snacks, and back-to-school convenience when a hot, filling meal is needed fast. Hungry-Man positions itself as a hearty, value-driven brand that promises large portions and comfort-food familiarity; its marketing leans into working-adult and male-oriented messaging, heft, and convenience rather than freshness or artisanal quality. The label often highlights protein and homestyle flavor but carries no organic certification and uses little in the way of explicit natural claims. Ingredient and label cues — enriched flours, textured soy, preservatives and flavorings — signal a highly processed, shelf-stable frozen meal rather than a fresh-prepared dish. Sensory cues are straightforward: golden-breaded chicken-strip-shaped patties that aim for a crisp exterior and tender white meat interior, creamy reconstituted mashed potatoes, soft mixed vegetables, and a sweet apple dessert; textures range from crunchy to mushy depending on microwave timing. The eating ritual typically involves peeling back the film after microwaving, letting parts cool briefly, and eating straight from the compartmentalized tray or onto a plate. It reads as a nostalgic, indulgent convenience item common in American grocery culture for busy or comfort-seeking shoppers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories510
% Daily Value*
Total Fat25g32%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium1250mg54%
Total Carbohydrate52g19%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars16g
Added Sugars10g20%
Protein20g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Strip-Shaped, Fried, White, Meat, Chicken, Patties:, White, Meat, Chicken,, Water,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Less, than, 2%, of:, Bread, Crumbs, (Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Salt),, Salt,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Textured, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Dextrose,, Potassium, Salt,, Isolated, Oat, Product,, Spice, Extract,, Fried, in, Vegetable, Oil., Mashed, Potatoes:, Rehydrated, Potato, Flakes, and, Granules, (Water,, Potatoes,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Disodium, Dihydrogen, Pyrophosphate,, Sodium, Bisulfite,, Citric, Acid,, BHT),, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Dried, Dairy, Blend, (Whey,, Calcium, Caseinate),, Mono-, and, Diglycerides,, BHT, and, Citric, Acid, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Beta, Carotene, (Color)., Vegetable, Blend:, Carrots,, Corn,, Green, Beans,, Water,, Sugar,, Salt., Apple, Dessert:, Water,, Sugar,, Dried, Apples,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Dehydrated, Apple, Flakes,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor, (Contains, Vanilla, Extractives, and, Caramel, Color),, Spices,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Dried, Egg, Yolks..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Mono and Diglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • BHT - Synthetic preservative
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (textured soy protein, isolated oat product, sodium phosphates, BHT, modified starches, artificial flavors) and is a ready-to-heat frozen meal, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Hungry Man Chicken Strips, Classic Fried

The term 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! With 510 calories and 25g of fat per serving, these chicken strips are more of an indulgent treat than a health food. They pack in 20g of protein, which is great for muscle repair, but the sodium content is pretty high at 1250mg, making them better suited for a cheat meal rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingnostalgic
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