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Perdue Chicken Breast Patties
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Perdue Chicken Breast Patties

Perdue
28.80 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
9g
Protein
1g
Sugars
440mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Chicken Breast Patties are typically found in the frozen foods aisle, shelved with other breaded chicken items such as nuggets, tenders, and fish sticks — often near family-sized frozen dinners and kid-friendly proteins. The product is presented in a resealable plastic bag, marketed as a quick, familiar dinner solution for busy households. It fits occasions like weeknight dinners, back-to-school meal prep, and casual game-day or movie-night spreads where ease and speed matter. Brand positioning leans on Perdue’s longstanding American poultry identity: family-focused, trustworthy, and nutrition-forward, with on-pack claims like “100% all natural chicken,” “no antibiotics ever,” and “good source of protein” designed to reassure parents and convenience shoppers; there is no organic certification. Label characteristics create health halos through “natural” and “no preservatives” language, plus USDA inspection and protein claims, while the imagery and portioning appeal to families rather than gourmet cooks. In plain processing context, these are formed, breaded, frozen chicken patties that combine whole-muscle breast with added water, stabilizers, and a crumb coating — a convenience-processed product. Sensory details: when oven-baked or air-fried, the exterior becomes golden and crisp with a coarse crumb and light corn notes, while the interior is tender, moist, and mildly seasoned (salt, yeast extract, garlic/onion powder). The ritual is hands-on but simple: pop from bag to tray, bake or fry, and serve with sides or dipping sauces — familiar, fast, and engineered for consistent texture and flavor every time.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 pattie
Servings per Container: 9
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium440mg19%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein9g
* 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

Boneless, Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Water,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Maltodextrin,, Salt,, Yeast, Extract,, Spices,, Natural, Flavor,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder., Breaded, with:, Wheat, Flour,, Water,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Dextrose,, Salt,, Sugar,, Yeast,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of, Spice,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavor,, Paprika, Extract,, Onion, Powder,, Guar, Gum..

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 is an ultraprocessed product due to reformulation and industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, dextrose, yeast extract, natural flavors, guar gum) and a breaded, formed frozen format designed for long shelf life and convenience.

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Common Questions about Perdue Chicken Breast Patties

The chicken patties can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you’re looking for a quick protein source. With 9 grams of protein per pattie, they’re decent for a snack or meal base. Just keep in mind they do have 440 mg of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy these in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
weeknight-dinner

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