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Perdue Short Cuts Honey Roasted
Meat
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Perdue Short Cuts Honey Roasted

Perdue
8 oz
Available at Foodtown
110
Calories
20g
Protein
4g
Sugars
410mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Perdue Short Cuts Honey Roasted is a fridge-ready, fully cooked carved chicken breast product positioned as a quick, flavorful protein for busy American shoppers. You’ll typically find the 8 oz package in the refrigerated prepared-meats or refrigerated deli case, shelved near other pre-cooked chicken strips, packaged rotisserie-style pieces, salad kits, and convenience proteins like pre-cooked bacon and sliced deli meats. It reads as a weeknight shortcut for salads, stir-fries, sandwiches, and three-ingredient appetizers—think stuffed phyllo shells for a potluck or last-minute game-day trays. The Perdue brand leans on farm-to-table language and family-friendly positioning: messaging about “better tasting chicken,” animal care, and natural-sounding cues gives the product a trustworthy, mainstream appeal aimed at time-pressed parents and convenience-minded cooks. The label suggests wholesome intent and sweetness from honey, but it does not carry organic certification; marketing tones create a mild health halo without explicit natural or organic claims in the provided text. In plain terms, this is a fully cooked, industrially prepared chicken product with added sweeteners and functional ingredients to enhance shelf stability and flavor. Sensory notes: tender carved strips with a lightly sticky, honey-sweet glaze and a mild savory seasoning profile; texture is soft and easy to bite, making it appealing to kids and adults alike. Packaging is typical of refrigerated convenience proteins—sealed plastic tray or pouch—designed for grab-and-go use. Rituals around this product center on fast assembly: tossed into salads, warmed for quick stir-fries, or plated as an easy protein for lunchboxes and casual entertaining.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0 oz
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium410mg18%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Total Sugars4g
Protein20g
* 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,, Water,, Honey,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Vinegar,, Salt,, Brown, Sugar,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Maltodextrin,, Spices,, Garlic, Powder,, Onion, Powder,, Soybean, Oil..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat, industrially formulated product contains additives like maltodextrin and soy protein concentrate plus added sugars and oils, consistent with an ultra-processed classification. It is not a simple minimally processed chicken but a manufactured convenience food with multiple processing aids and flavoring ingredients.

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Common Questions about Perdue Short Cuts Honey Roasted

Well, it depends on your definition of healthy! This chicken packs a solid punch with 20 grams of protein per serving, making it great for muscle repair and satiety. However, it does have a bit of sodium (410mg), which you might want to watch if you're keeping an eye on your salt intake.

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