
Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets
What You Should Know
Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets (29 oz) lives in the frozen aisle, typically on shelves or in upright freezers near other family-style frozen proteins — chicken tenders, breaded fish, and kid-focused frozen dinners. Shoppers pull it alongside frozen fries and party snacks for easy meals. It fits quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school packed meals, game-day spreads, and movie-night convenience when families want a fast, familiar hot dish. Perdue’s brand sits in mainstream American poultry: a long-standing, family-oriented company associated with reliable protein and approachable pricing. Packaging often emphasizes “real chicken” cues and playful, family-friendly imagery rather than premium or organic positioning; there’s no organic certification in the ingredient list, though the label lists familiar-sounding additives like “natural flavors.” The bag or box is a large frozen plastic/cardboard pack intended to be oven- or air-fryer-ready, with serving suggestions showing a dip and a smiling child. Sensory expectations: golden, crunchy breading gives way to a tender, slightly springy interior of reformed chicken pieces; the exterior delivers a salty, mildly sweet flavor profile with a hint of onion/garlic and paprika notes from extractives and seasonings. Preparation is a quick ritual — baking or frying from frozen, plating with dipping sauces and sides — making it a reliable go-to for parents and hosts. In plain terms, this is a highly processed convenience food: composed of reformed chicken with added starches, flours, gums, and flavor extracts to deliver consistent texture, crispness, and shelf-stability. Nutrition highlights include about 230 calories and 450 mg sodium per serving.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Boneless, Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Wheat, Flour,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Dextrose,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Spice,, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavors,, Natural, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Yeast, Extract,, Spices,, Guar, Gum,, Dried, Garlic,, Dried, Onion,, Cottonseed, Oil..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Cottonseed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This product is ultraprocessed due to reformed chicken pieces and multiple industrial additives (starches, gums, dextrose, natural flavors, extractives) used to create texture, flavor, and shelf stability.
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Common Questions about Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The Perdue Chicken Breast Nuggets pack in 9 grams of protein per serving, which is decent for a quick meal, but they also have 13 grams of fat and 450 mg of sodium. So, if you’re looking for a nutritious meal, they might not be the star of the show, but as an occasional treat, they can fit into a balanced diet.
