Hillshire Farm Grilled chicken breast

gatorginger
gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
edited December 18 in Food and Nutrition
I had one of these today and it was very very good and only 120 calories per chicken breast. It tasted better than the grilled chicken you get at applebees which to me their grilled chicken taste somewhat like rubber chicken
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  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Factory farmed meat?

    No thanks.
  • LoraF83
    LoraF83 Posts: 15,694 Member
    This is the ingredients list (for chicken.....):

    Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Contains 2% Or Less of: Dextrose, Potassium, Lactate (For Flavor), Salt, Flavor, Potassium Lactate (For Flavor), Salt, Flavor, Potassium And Sodium Phosphate, Yeast Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein, Sunflower Oil, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Canola Oil, Soybean Oil, Chicken Fat, Torula Yeast, Gum Arabic, Dehydrated Garlic, Modified Food Starch, Onion Concentrate, Artificial Flavors, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Disodium Guanylate And Sodium Acetate, Citric Acid, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Autolyzed Yeast.


    I think I will stick to actual chicken - which is only 110 calories per serving with none of that stuff ^.

    Edit to say - not trying to be rude or offend. But I don't know what half of that stuff is and I think the more unprocessed and natural, the better.
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Well gotta wonder what's in Mcdonald's chicken then lol, all I can say it was yummy and I don't mind having this once in awhile. Home backed chicken is better for you that is for sure but if I don't have time to make that this was a great substitute for me
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    You can get family packs of chicken breast at Whole Foods for really inexpensive (I'm serious) and the chicken is from small family-owned farms.

    If you want to put hormones, antibiotics, and GMO corn/soy (government subsidized of course) in your body go right ahead.

    While we're on the chicken topic, Tyson is the worst offender of factory farmed chicken (source: Eating Animals).

    I'll stick to chicken that I know came from a responsible, sustainable source.
  • Onesnap
    Onesnap Posts: 2,819 Member
    Well gotta wonder what's in Mcdonald's chicken then lol, all I can say it was yummy and I don't mind having this once in awhile. Home backed chicken is better for you that is for sure but if I don't have time to make that this was a great substitute for me

    If you're a parent you should really consider a healthier chicken source. Or at least do it for yourself.
  • jfl613
    jfl613 Posts: 71
    I had one of these today and it was very very good and only 120 calories per chicken breast. It tasted better than the grilled chicken you get at applebees which to me their grilled chicken taste somewhat like rubber chicken

    Thanks for the quick fix. We all have times in our busy schedules where we would like to but just cannot cook every meal from scratch with fresh ingredients. I appreciate the tip!
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    My kids are grown and the chicken was just for me and yes I plan to continue having it once in a while but thanks for you advice anyhow
  • dawnrenee567
    dawnrenee567 Posts: 292 Member
    I don't think it's a matter of not HAVING time, I think it's a matter of not Making time. I buy packages of chicken breasts and set aside time on the weekend to cook and portion them. Much better for me and much better tasting.
  • eviltwinkie
    eviltwinkie Posts: 153
    Thanks for the tip. It's always nice to know what's available in a pinch!

    Especially when I don't have the time to raise my own non antibiotic, non-GMO, socially aware and emotionally stable chickens.

    Honestly, I don't actually kill them. I convince them to kill themselves for the good of society.

    Unfortunately, they can't cut themselves up after death, so I do help out there.
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    Lol eviltwinkie, I'm sure they are right about the stuff but all I know is they taste good lol
  • melsinct
    melsinct Posts: 3,512 Member
    They taste good because they have at least 3 different forms of MSG in them (Hydrolized corn protein, autolyzed yeast and autolyzed yeast extract) which tricks your brain into thinking poor quality food tastes good!
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    Factory farmed meat?

    No thanks.

    My sentiments exactly.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I had one of these today and it was very very good and only 120 calories per chicken breast. It tasted better than the grilled chicken you get at applebees which to me their grilled chicken taste somewhat like rubber chicken

    Thanks for the quick fix. We all have times in our busy schedules where we would like to but just cannot cook every meal from scratch with fresh ingredients. I appreciate the tip!

    Most of us take 1 day a week (usually on the weekend) and prep meats, fruits and veggies for the week. That way no matter what comes up there is always something on hand to eat that was made from scratch with fresh ingredients.
  • iron_jj
    iron_jj Posts: 446 Member
    One word; GROSS :sick:
  • mmklinemm
    mmklinemm Posts: 58 Member
    I really hate this message board sometimes. You tried to do something nice by offering an opinion on something you thought was quick, tasty, and healthy. And you got bashed for it by others who don't agree with you and chose to criticize you. Sheesh... If they don't agree with you, just leave it alone. It's up to each of us to look at labels and make the choice on whether or not we want to eat it. You were just trying to help. So, thank you.
  • kappyblu
    kappyblu Posts: 654 Member
    My kids are grown and the chicken was just for me and yes I plan to continue having it once in a while but thanks for you advice anyhow

    Bravo to you my dear who can respond so gracefully when others feel it is their duty to criticize you. I will never understand why some people feel they must be food police.

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    It's okay I don't take it personally, everyone has a right to make their own choices, but it was a bit rude for them to say it's a matter of making time as if they know my schedule. My life is busy and I'm hardly ever home so when I am home I just want to relax and not cook for a week. I work 10 hour days and I'm very involved in a lot things besides work
  • msprouse8
    msprouse8 Posts: 85 Member
    When I read this, I thought.....this was me a month ago. Then someone on one of these forums pointed out how much more sodium these meats have in them and I was very surprised. I have started tracking my sodium, as well as calories. It is a good, quick and tasty meal in a fix and I do like it too. I try to shy away now because of the sodium......but it's up to each individual what they want to eat of course. After I started watching the amounts of salts in foods, I was shocked. You may want to check into that as well. :o)
  • klkelley
    klkelley Posts: 122 Member
    Thanks for the tip. It's always nice to know what's available in a pinch!

    Especially when I don't have the time to raise my own non antibiotic, non-GMO, socially aware and emotionally stable chickens.

    Honestly, I don't actually kill them. I convince them to kill themselves for the good of society.

    Unfortunately, they can't cut themselves up after death, so I do help out there.

    I am falling out of my seat laughing!!!
  • gatorginger
    gatorginger Posts: 947 Member
    It has less sodium then what you get from grilled chicken at chillis. I watch the sodium too and I don't eat processed food every day. The sodium was only about 450 which isn't that bad, so what I do if I eat something processed I make sure I'm careful the rest of the day not eating too much sodium. I learned the sodium trap last month when my daughter brought it to my attention as she is on mfp also.
  • klkelley
    klkelley Posts: 122 Member
    My kids are grown and the chicken was just for me and yes I plan to continue having it once in a while but thanks for you advice anyhow

    Bravo to you my dear who can respond so gracefully when others feel it is their duty to criticize you. I will never understand why some people feel they must be food police.

    :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    I agree 100%.
  • eviltwinkie
    eviltwinkie Posts: 153
    Totally agree.

    While I applaud folks going the all natural/organic path, too many of them take on a holier than thou approach. It's almost like a freakin' religion. Born again Organics?

    Yes, it's better for you.But not everyone needs or wants to be lectured about it. Yes, anything prepackaged is likely to be a far less healthy choice... but we all have to balance our lives and schedules, eh?

    I for one couldn't live without Boca vegan burgers in my freezer. Am I vegetarian? vegan? No way! But it's a relatively 'ok' freezer food that fits with my often extremely busy schedule WAY better than most 'precook and freeze' items.

    And - GASP - there's almost always some low fat chicken sausages too. Yep, too much sodium, but we all have to find balance in our lifestyle. Those both help me ALOT at times (staying on track when really busy) and I appreciate hearing when folks try things I haven't tried. I think I know pretty much every low fat chicken sausage maker in my area... lol... because when I want a sausage for BBQ or breakfast, I'm going to have one, but I'll at least have a lower cal/fat one.

    I really hate this message board sometimes. You tried to do something nice by offering an opinion on something you thought was quick, tasty, and healthy. And you got bashed for it by others who don't agree with you and chose to criticize you. Sheesh... If they don't agree with you, just leave it alone. It's up to each of us to look at labels and make the choice on whether or not we want to eat it. You were just trying to help. So, thank you.
  • LENAhall
    LENAhall Posts: 47 Member
    I really hate this message board sometimes. You tried to do something nice by offering an opinion on something you thought was quick, tasty, and healthy. And you got bashed for it by others who don't agree with you and chose to criticize you. Sheesh... If they don't agree with you, just leave it alone. It's up to each of us to look at labels and make the choice on whether or not we want to eat it. You were just trying to help. So, thank you.

    i second this opinion! reminds me of a listserv i was on in college about air pollution, grandfathered in coal stacks, etc in cades cove, tn... we were all interested in improving the situation and making a difference, but it degenerated into b*tching, fighting and ridiculousness. super. :sick:
  • thefreebiemom
    thefreebiemom Posts: 191 Member
    I don't have a whole foods market near me, or a Trader Joes or any of those other organic grocery stores. What I have is a Smiths a Walmart and A Fresh Market (old Albertsons bought out by local food distributor). I try to get my boneless skinless chicken breasts from the 2 grocery stores and try to avoid Walmart because Walmart gets everything shipped in prepackaged. I am feeding a family of 4 and while organic is nice I can't afford 4.99/lb for chicken 3-4 times per week. Unless you are growing and slaughtering it yourself there is no way to 100% guarantee that it is not messed with in any way. Even the organic farms have been under scrutiny for the care of their animals. Look at how long we have had pink slime in our hamburger meat and its just now coming out that its in there.

    I have seen some threads on here with people begging for easier healthier options for their limited lifestyles whatever they may be and if it comes down to processed, fried, unhealthy fast food or a somewhat processed fresh unfried, less salty healthier "grilled" chicken breast in the lunch meat section then it would be to that persons benefit to go with the packaged chicken breast. My husband wanted to eat healthier and I saw those at the store and they had a coupon on them so I got a package for him to try. He had one on a sandwich thin bun and some mayo. He said it was alright. It was better then the frozen tv dinners or hot pockets he normally has. Everyone needs to start somewhere. No need to bash someone for trying to give a tip which may not be as healthy as from scratch and perfect like some but still better then what other people are eating already.
  • Imawonder
    Imawonder Posts: 65
    I really hate this message board sometimes. You tried to do something nice by offering an opinion on something you thought was quick, tasty, and healthy. And you got bashed for it by others who don't agree with you and chose to criticize you. Sheesh... If they don't agree with you, just leave it alone. It's up to each of us to look at labels and make the choice on whether or not we want to eat it. You were just trying to help. So, thank you.

    DITTO!!!! As my parents used to say, "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all". I appreciate everyone's assistance. I can read labels and make my own decisions regarding what is right or wrong for me.
  • Val_from_OH
    Val_from_OH Posts: 447 Member
    Unbelievable that everyone would attack you like that! I really dislike the taste of leftover chicken - it tastes "dead", for lack of a better word. I do not cook chicken on the weekend and save it as the others have mentioned. I wonder if this kind, since it is designed to keep for a while, would not have that funky leftover taste. Thank you for sharing your opinion, and sorry you were put under fire.
  • ncahill77
    ncahill77 Posts: 501 Member
    Unbelievable that everyone would attack you like that! I really dislike the taste of leftover chicken - it tastes "dead", for lack of a better word. I do not cook chicken on the weekend and save it as the others have mentioned. I wonder if this kind, since it is designed to keep for a while, would not have that funky leftover taste. Thank you for sharing your opinion, and sorry you were put under fire.

    I thought I was the only one that felt that way, fresh hot baked or grilled chicken is fantastic but a night in the fridge or more and it is a chore just eating one, I hate the taste of leftover chicken too!
  • VoodooLuLu
    VoodooLuLu Posts: 636 Member
    Hillshire Farm!!! GOOOOOO MEAT!!!
  • GrnEydGrl86
    GrnEydGrl86 Posts: 154
    Thanks for the tip. It's always nice to know what's available in a pinch!

    Especially when I don't have the time to raise my own non antibiotic, non-GMO, socially aware and emotionally stable chickens.

    Honestly, I don't actually kill them. I convince them to kill themselves for the good of society.

    Unfortunately, they can't cut themselves up after death, so I do help out there.

    LOL!!! THIS!!!!!
  • theladyy
    theladyy Posts: 176
    There sure is some food snobs around here.

    I don't care what's in my food as long as it's cheap. All of my meat comes from the 'last chance' section of the grocery store anyway, and it's already the generic stuff. Brown hamburger, dull chicken and pork, and green steaks...MMMMM good. It's either that meat, or none at all.

    Get off your high horses people, we're not all rich like you.
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