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Perdue Original Chicken Breasts Strips
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Perdue Original Chicken Breasts Strips

Perdue
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
9g
Protein
1g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Original Chicken Breast Strips are sold as a grab-and-go prepared poultry product that bridges the fresh meat counter and the convenience-prepared aisle. You’ll typically find them in the refrigerated prepared meats section near other pre-cut poultry, marinated chicken, and heat-and-eat offerings, often adjacent to breaded nuggets and family-sized rotisserie kits. They fit busy-week shopping lists — weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunches, and last-minute game-day spreads — and are designed for shoppers who want a quick protein that cooks fast in a skillet or oven. The brand leans on Perdue’s longtime positioning as an American, family-oriented poultry maker: imagery and messaging skew toward reliability, home-cooked meals made easier, and parents feeding picky kids. Packaging commonly uses clear plastic trays or sealed bags with bold Perdue logos, photos of golden strips, and callouts that imply simplicity or “original” flavor; you may also see health-halo cues on-shelf such as “good source of protein” or “no artificial colors” in marketing, but there is no organic certification on standard SKUs. In plain terms, this is a multi-ingredient, industrially prepared product — not a whole fresh chicken breast — containing added water, flours, binders and flavor extracts. Sensory details: when cooked the strips are tender inside with a slightly seasoned, lightly crispy exterior from the flours and leavening; they pair with dipping sauces and are a ritual staple for family dinners, lunchboxes, and quick entrees. The convenience of single-step cooking and kid-friendly portioning keeps them a perennial grocery staple in American households.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
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,, Wheat, Flour,, Yellow, Corn, Flour,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Vinegar,, Salt,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Leavening, (Cream, of, Tartar,, Sodium, Bicarbonate),, Spice,, Yeast,, Guar, Gum,, Extractives, of, Paprika,, Natural, Flavor,, Black, Pepper, Extract..

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 (wheat and corn flours, dextrose, yeast extract, guar gum, natural flavors, extractives) and is a ready-to-cook processed meat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Perdue Original Chicken Breasts Strips

Well, that really depends on what you're comparing it to! With 170 calories and 9 grams of protein per serving, these strips can fit into a balanced meal, especially if you're looking for a quick protein option. Just keep in mind that they do have some added sugars and sodium, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

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