Is store-bought rotisserie chicken good for you?
Some chicken contains a lot of sodium
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SAN ANTONIO – Warm and ready to eat, rotisserie chickens sold at supermarkets are tasty, convenient and inexpensive. And while chicken is healthy protein, some store-bought rotisserie birds contain a lot of sodium.
“To keep the birds moist and tasty, they are often injected with a solution that can include sugar, processed ingredients and, unfortunately, a lot of sodium,” said Consumer Reports nutritionist Amy Keating.
Consumer Reports evaluated the nutritional information and ingredients for rotisserie chickens from seven supermarkets and warehouse clubs.
Some of the highest levels of sodium found were Sam’s Club Member’s Mark chickens. One 3 ounce serving has 550 mg of sodium. That’s about nine times more sodium than a chicken roasted without salt and about a quarter of what adults should have in a day.