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Hungry Man Honey Bourbon Chicken Strips
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Hungry Man Honey Bourbon Chicken Strips

Hungry-Man
13.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
600
Calories
17g
Protein
25g
Sugars
940mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
139
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hungry-Man Honey Bourbon Chicken Strips is a frozen complete meal you’d find in the supermarket freezer aisle, shelved with other microwaveable entrees and TV-dinner brands like Stouffer’s and Banquet. Packaged as a single-serve tray inside a branded cardboard sleeve, it sits near family-sized convenience meals and value-oriented frozen dinners. Shoppers reach for it on busy weeknights, during game-day runs, or when stocking quick lunches for teens and young adults. The brand leans into hearty, value-driven positioning — big portions, homestyle comfort, and “man-sized” portions — appealing to time-pressed consumers who prioritize convenience and filling portions over culinary sophistication. Packaging highlights like “18g protein” or honey in the ingredient list can create a mild health halo, but there are no organic or natural certification claims; the product reads as mass-market and convenience-focused. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen meal: industrial breaded chicken patties, rehydrated mashed potatoes, canned-style corn, and a formulated honey-bourbon sauce with stabilizers and colorings. Sensory expectations are straightforward — crunchy fried-style chicken strips with a sweet, sticky honey-bourbon glaze; quick-creamy mashed potatoes that reconstitute when heated; and soft, sweet corn. The eating ritual is microwave-driven: peel, zap, let stand, and dip, often consumed in front of a TV or at a desk. Textures are engineered for consistency (batter crispness, saucy cling), and the flavor profile emphasizes sweet-savory comfort rather than fresh or artisanal cues. It fits squarely into American frozen-meal culture as a convenient, indulgent option for single-serve, on-the-go eating occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories600
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium940mg41%
Total Carbohydrate65g24%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars25g
Added Sugars21g42%
Protein17g
* 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

Fried, White, Meat, Chicken, Strip-Shaped, Patties:, White, Meat, Chicken,, Water,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Textured, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Honey,, Dextrose,, Isolated, Oat, Product,, Flavorings,, 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)., Corn:, Corn,, Water,, Sugar,, Salt., Honey, Bourbon, Dipping, Sauce:, Water,, Brown, Sugar,, Sugar,, Bourbon, Whiskey,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Fructose,, Corn, Syrup, Solids,, Maltodextrin,, Molasses, Powder,, Honey,, Salt,, Flavorings,, Artificial, Bourbon, Flavor,, Caramel, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Spices,, Methylcellulose,, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Smoke, Flavor,, 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?

This product is highly processed with industrial ingredients and formulations (textured soy, modified starches, emulsifiers, stabilizers, flavorings, colorings, preservatives and corn syrup solids), characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Hungry Man Honey Bourbon Chicken Strips

The Honey Bourbon Chicken Strips can be seen as a convenient option for a quick meal, but they're not exactly a health food. With 600 calories, 26 grams of fat, and 940 mg of sodium per serving, they're best enjoyed in moderation. Think of them as a hearty indulgence rather than a staple for a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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