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Hungry Man Selects, Spicy Classic Fried Chicken
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Hungry Man Selects, Spicy Classic Fried Chicken

Hungry-Man
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
700
Calories
36g
Protein
10g
Sugars
1400mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
153
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Hungry-Man Selects Spicy Classic Fried Chicken is a single-serve, 16‑ounce frozen dinner positioned in the supermarket's frozen entrees aisle, typically shelved with other TV dinners, family-size microwave meals, and frozen comfort foods. You'd spot it near other value-oriented frozen brands and heat-and-eat chicken meals rather than fresh-prepared rotisserie or deli counters. This product fits quick weeknight dinners, grab-and-go lunches at work, movie nights, or anytime someone wants a hearty, indulgent convenience meal. The brand leans into masculine, big-portion positioning —“big appetites,” satisfying protein claims (36 g per serving), and nostalgia for classic TV dinners — targeting busy adults, value shoppers and those seeking a filling microwave meal. Labeling emphasizes portion size and flavor, with health halos like a high-protein callout and no organic or natural-certification claims; the ingredient list does include “natural flavors” but also many industrial additives. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen meal composed of breaded dark meat chicken, rehydrated mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, and a sweet apple dessert, assembled and stabilized for freezing and microwaving. Sensory cues deliver a crunchy, spicy-breaded exterior that softens under microwave heat, dense rehydrated mashed potatoes, tender-cooked vegetables, and a sweet, lightly spiced apple cup; texture varies from crisp-to-soggy depending on heating. Packaging is a cardboard sleeve over a partitioned plastic or foil tray, designed for microwave convenience. The eating ritual is quick — heat in the tray, peel back and eat in front of a screen or at a work desk — reinforcing its role as a convenient, comforting convenience-food staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories700
% Daily Value*
Total Fat37g47%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol165mg55%
Sodium1400mg61%
Total Carbohydrate56g20%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars10g
Added Sugars9g18%
Protein36g
* 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, Chicken, (Dark, Meat, Chicken, Portions,, Water,, Soybean, Oil,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, Spicy, Seasoning, [Spices,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Dextrose,, Sugar,, Natural, Flavors,, Extractive, of, Paprika, {Color},, Caramel, Color,, Maltodextrin,, Cayenne, Pepper, Sauce, Powder, {Aged, Red, Peppers,, Vinegar,, Salt,, Garlic},, Vinegar, Solids,, Yeast, Extract,, Dextrin,, Salt],, Salt,, Soy, Protein, Isolate,, Sodium, Phosphates,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Black, Pepper),, Mashed, Potatoes, (Rehydrated, Potato, Flakes, and, Granules, [Water,, Potatoes,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, Sodium, Acid, Pyrophosphate,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Bisulfite,, BHT],, Seasoning, Sauce, [Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Mono, and, Diglycerides,, with, BHT, and, Citric, Acid, to, Protect, Flavor,, Beta-Carotene, {Color}],, Salt,, Dried, Dairy, Blend, [Whey,, Calcium, Caseinate]),, Mixed, Vegetables, (Carrots,, Corn,, Green, Beans),, Apple, Dessert, (Water,, Sugar,, Dried, Apples,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Dehydrated, Apple, Flakes,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor, [Contains, Vanilla, Extractives, and, Caramel, Color],, Spice,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Dried, Egg, Yolks,, Calcium, Stearate),, Seasoned, Sauce, (Water,, Sugar,, Salt)..

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?

The meal contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, maltodextrin, soy protein isolate, monosodium glutamate, preservatives, natural and artificial flavors) and is a ready-to-heat frozen product assembled from reconstituted components, consistent with ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Hungry Man Selects, Spicy Classic Fried Chicken

The Spicy Classic Fried Chicken packs a protein punch with 36 grams per serving, which can be great for muscle maintenance or a hearty meal. However, it also has a fair amount of sodium (1400 mg) and saturated fat (9 g), so it's more of an occasional treat than a daily staple. Think of it as the comfort food you crave on a busy night rather than a health food.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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