I tried 3 store-bought rotisserie chickens, and Costco's famous bird couldn't compare to the best one

Chelsea DavisFeb 28, 2024, 22:26 IST

I compared rotisserie chickens from Whole Foods, Costco, and Safeway.Chelsea Davis

I compared three rotisserie chickens from Costco, Safeway, and Whole Foods.
The chicken from Whole Foods was dry and not juicy at all so I wasn't impressed with it.

Buying a hot, juicy rotisserie chicken is almost always a good idea because it's relatively healthy, usually cheap, and convenient for when you don't want to cook.

I tried three rotisserie chickens — one each from Costco, Whole Foods, and Safeway — to find out which bird tasted the best.

I took samples from the leg, breast, and thigh for the most thorough comparison.

I started with the 3-pound behemoth from Costco.

This rotisserie chicken was enormous.Chelsea Davis

But I was skeptical of some of the ingredients.

The label said there were no added hormones or steroids in the Costco chicken.Chelsea Davis

That said, the chicken tasted pretty good.

The meat itself was tender and tasty.Chelsea Davis

There was something weird going on with the skin.

I noticed a second layer of what appeared to be fat on the Costco chicken.Chelsea Davis

Overall, the Costco bird was tasty but not quite right.

Costco's chicken was OK, but the price was unbeatable.Chelsea Davis

I tried the Whole Foods chicken next.

This was such a sad chicken.Chelsea Davis

I was glad to see the chicken was made with recognizable ingredients.

I knew what each ingredient listed on the Whole Foods chicken was.Chelsea Davis

There weren't many things I liked about this chicken, however.

Whole Foods' chicken was mediocre at best.Chelsea Davis

Finally, I moved on to Safeway's chicken.

Safeway's rotisserie chicken had a balanced flavor.Chelsea Davis

The meat was slightly oily and very juicy.

The meat on Safeway's chicken was moist.Chelsea Davis

Overall, Safeway's chicken was my favorite.

Safeway's rotisserie chicken had the best skin, texture, and taste.Chelsea Davis

I'm an American who ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner at McDonald's in Japan. All 3 meals blew away the chain's US offerings.

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