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Perdue Chicken Strips, Crispy 26 oz
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Perdue Chicken Strips, Crispy 26 oz

Perdue
26 oz
Available at Foodtown
180
Calories
12g
Protein
470mg
Sodium
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Crispy Chicken Strips (26 oz) sit in the frozen aisle alongside other ready-to-heat protein options — think frozen chicken nuggets, popcorn chicken, and breaded fish fillets — often near family-sized entrees and microwaveable sides. Shoppers reach for this product on busy weeknights, during back-to-school grocery runs, for game-day snack spreads, or when stocking the freezer for last-minute dinners. Perdue positions the strips as a mainstream, family-friendly convenience staple: an established poultry brand promising "better-tasting" chicken, white meat only, and no fillers — messaging aimed at parents, time-pressed cooks, and value-minded consumers who want recognizable ingredients and a quick, familiar meal. The label leans on health-halo cues like "white meat" and "no fillers," plus natural color extractives (paprika, annatto), but it does not carry organic or non-GMO certification staples. In plain terms, these fully cooked, breaded strips are industrially processed and frozen for long shelf life and convenience. Sensory expectations are straightforward: a crisp, seasoned breading that reheats to crunchy in an oven or air fryer, giving way to a tender, mild white-meat interior; texture contrasts are central to the eating experience. Packaging is typical frozen-food format — a sealed box or bag designed to protect crisply breaded pieces — and the ritual is functional: pull from freezer, heat a portion for sandwiches, salads, family dinners, or a dipping-board for parties. Nutritionally, servings deliver moderate calories and relatively high sodium, offering convenience and comfort while trading off fresh, minimally processed attributes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 onz
Servings per Container: 9
Calories180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
Protein12g
* 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, Skinless, Chicken, Breast, with, Rib, Meat,, Wheat, Flour,, Water., Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Garlic, Powder,, Spices,, Dextrose,, Natural, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Spice, Extractives,, Onion, Powder,, Natural, Paprika, and, Annatto, Extracts..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No 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?

This is an industrially prepared, ready-to-heat breaded and frozen chicken product containing additives and formulated breading, fitting NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed). The combination of reformed breading, flavor extracts, and freezing/fully-cooked processing supports the ultraprocessed classification.

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Common Questions about Perdue Chicken Strips, Crispy 26 oz

Well, that depends on what you're comparing it to! These strips are a good source of protein, coming in at 12g per serving, which is great if you’re looking to fill up without too many carbs. However, they do contain sodium (470mg per serving), so if you’re watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

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