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Lean Cuisine Bowl Chicken Teriyaki
Frozen Foods
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Lean Cuisine Bowl Chicken Teriyaki

Lean Cuisine
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
240
Calories
16g
Protein
9g
Sugars
550mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lean Cuisine Bowl Chicken Teriyaki is a single-serve frozen entree you’ll find in the supermarket’s frozen meals aisle, shelved alongside other Lean Cuisine entrées, TV dinners and microwavable bowls. It sits near other convenience offerings like frozen pasta bowls, single-serve noodles and family frozen dinners. Shoppers typically reach for it on weekday grocery runs or in quick stops for a ready-made lunch. Branded as a "Protein Kick" option, the product positions itself toward busy adults who want portion-controlled, higher-protein meals with a diet-friendly image—office workers, students and time-pressed parents looking for convenience rather than culinary adventure. The label leans on health halos: calorie and protein counts on the front, a claim of "no artificial flavors or colors*" (with the asterisk noting added colors from natural sources), but no organic or non-GMO certifications. In plain terms this is a factory-made frozen meal: cooked chicken and noodles in a formulated teriyaki sauce containing modified starches, isolated soy protein, maltodextrin and other processed ingredients. Sensory cues promise tender white-meat chicken cubes, soft Asian-style noodles, a glossy sweet-savory teriyaki glaze, and small bites of carrot and broccoli; texture is saucy and slightly slippery, with a microwave-steamed finish. Packaging is a single-use plastic tray under a cardboard sleeve and film lid, marketed for a fast microwave ritual—heat for minutes, let stand, then eat directly from the tray or pour onto a plate. The overall story is one of pragmatic comfort: a low-effort, portioned frozen dinner that trades fresh-cooked complexity for speed, consistency and accessible flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium550mg24%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars6g12%
Protein16g
* 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

Pasta:, Cooked, Asian, Style, Noodles, (Water,, Semolina, Wheat, Flour,, Wheat, Gluten)., Vegetables:, Carrots,, Broccoli., Sauce:, Water,, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Soybeans,, Wheat,, Salt),, Brown, Sugar,, Pineapple, Juice, Concentrate,, Modified, Tapioca, Starch,, Rice, Wine, Vinegar, (Rice, Wine, Vinegar,, Water),, Sesame, Oil,, Ginger, Puree,, Molasses,, Garlic,, Caramel, Color,, Potassium, Salt,, Cooked, White, Meat, Chicken, (White, Meat, Chicken,, Water,, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Seasoning, [Dried, Chicken, Broth,, Chicken, Powder,, Natural, Flavor],, Sodium, Phosphate,, Maltodextrin,, Salt)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, isolated soy protein, maltodextrin, sodium phosphates, caramel color) and is a ready-to-heat frozen formulation, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Lean Cuisine Bowl Chicken Teriyaki

The Chicken Teriyaki bowl is fairly balanced for a frozen meal, packing in 16 grams of protein and just 240 calories. It's a decent option if you're looking for something quick, but remember that 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and lifestyle. If you're aiming for a nutrient-dense meal, consider adding a side salad or some fresh fruit.

Perfect For

post-workout
back-to-school
movie-night

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