
Perdue Ground Chicken
What You Should Know
Perdue Ground Chicken appears in the refrigerated poultry aisle, tucked into the fresh-meat case near ground turkey, ground beef, and other recipe-ready proteins. Packaged as a 16-ounce tray, it’s the sort of item shoppers grab when they’re moving swiftly through a weeknight meal run or planning multiple dinners at once. Occasions it serves include quick taco nights, lighter meatballs for pasta or salads, and batch-cooked meal-prep for the week. Perdue positions this product as an all-American, family-friendly protein: mainstream brand recognition, “Raised Right” storytelling, and “No antibiotics ever” claims aim at health-conscious parents and home cooks who want convenience without a perceived nutrition trade-off. The label leans on wholesome halos rather than premium signals — no organic seal, no child-oriented characters, and minimal ingredient listing (ground chicken, vinegar, rosemary extract) that supports a “simple” or “natural” impression. In plain processing terms, this is commercially ground and packaged poultry with a couple of small additives for freshness and flavor. Sensory details: the meat is lean and crumbly when raw, moist and fine-grained once browned, and versatile in texture depending on whether it’s formed into patties, meatballs, or crumbled into sauces. The typical ritual is to unwrap the tray, season lightly, and brown in a skillet or bake in a casserole; it often lives in weeknight rotations and is marketed as a drop-in swap for ground beef for folks seeking a lighter profile. Overall, it sits between everyday practicality and health-forward messaging in American grocery culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Ground, Chicken,, Vinegar,, Rosemary, Extract..
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Processed Food
Why this score?
Commercially ground and packaged poultry with added vinegar and rosemary extract is a processed food made from fresh meat plus simple flavor/preservative additives, so it is not ultra-processed but is more than a raw whole food.
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Common Questions about Perdue Ground Chicken
The ground chicken is a solid source of protein, packing in 22 grams per serving, which is great for muscle maintenance and satiety. With only 160 calories and 9 grams of fat, it's a decent option if you're looking for a leaner meat choice. Just remember, 'healthy' can vary based on your dietary needs and lifestyle!
