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Kevin's Natural Foods Paleo Korean Bbq Style Chicken 16 oz
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Kevin's Natural Foods Paleo Korean Bbq Style Chicken 16 oz

Kevin's Natural Foods
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
20g
Protein
5g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Kevin's Natural Foods Paleo Korean BBQ Style Chicken (16 oz) reads like a refrigerated convenience product aimed at health-minded shoppers. You'd spot it in the refrigerated prepared foods aisle — near other ready-to-heat proteins, sous-vide chicken, meal kits and refrigerated sauces — sometimes shelved by the deli or the natural foods section rather than frozen entrees. It fits errands where shoppers want a quick, protein-forward centerpiece: weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays, or a post-workout refuel when convenience and clean ingredients matter. The brand positions itself toward paleo, paleo-adjacent and fitness-conscious consumers who value "natural" language and clean-label aesthetics; packaging leans on simple fonts and ingredient callouts to evoke homemade, artisanal food without the fuss. Labels emphasize things like "Paleo" and recognizable ingredients (coconut aminos, sea salt, cultured onion juice) and avoid flashy kid-oriented graphics or organic certifications — there’s a natural-health halo but no USDA organic badge listed. In plain terms this is a pre-cooked, sous-vide chicken product with a composed sauce; it’s processed and then packaged for convenience. Sensory notes: the chicken is tender and moist from sous-vide cooking, released in a glossy, slightly sweet-savory Korean BBQ sauce with sesame and lemongrass highlights and a mildly sticky finish from tapioca starch and coconut sugar. The 16 oz sealed tray/pouch signals single-family meals or two servings to split; warming is typically done in a skillet or microwave and it’s commonly plated on rice, greens, or into meal-prep bowls. The ritual is fast, utilitarian and flavor-forward: heat, plate, and eat within minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 oz
Servings per Container: 3
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Chicken, in, Chicken, Broth, Cooked, Out, as, a, Result, of, the, Sous-Vide, Process, (Boneless, Skinless, Chicken, Breast,, Water,, Vinegar,, Yeast, Extract,, Sea, Salt,, Cultured, Onion, Juice,, Black, Pepper,, Citrus, Extract),, Korean, BBQ, Sauce, (Water,, Coconut, Aminos, [Coconut, Nectar,, Water,, Sea, Salt],, Vinegar,, Coconut, Sugar,, Roasted, Sesame, Oil,, Lemongrass, Puree, [Lemongrass,, Water],, Tapioca, Starch,, Yeast, Extract,, Cilantro, Dehydrated, Onion,, Spices,, Dehydrated, Garlic,, Shiitake, Mushroom,, Xanthan, Gum,, Dehydrated, Ginger,, Monk, Fruit, Extract)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • roasted sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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 product is a ready-to-eat, industrially processed sous-vide chicken with a formulated sauce containing additives (xanthan gum, tapioca starch), flavoring/yeast extracts and non-sugar sweeteners, fitting NOVA group 4 as an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Kevin's Natural Foods Paleo Korean Bbq Style Chicken 16 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! This chicken packs a solid 20 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking to fuel up after a workout or need a protein boost throughout your day. However, it does contain added sugars and sodium, so it's best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet rather than as a daily staple.

Perfect For

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post-workout
weeknight-dinner

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