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Chicken Bites

Toot1920 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:32:38 GMT

Has anyone ordered both the Rastelli chicken bites and Heartland Fresh chicken nuggets? If so, what is your opinion? I've ordered the Heartland Fresh chicken fried chicken before and it was pretty good. TIA.

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toril — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:37:18 GMT

Rastelli yes and Heartland Fresh is a no for my family. We love the Heartland Fresh chicken patties, but the bites were a mess of breading and just not good.

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January121 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:41:32 GMT

I've had both & Rastelli's is the BEST !!!

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luvmybeetle — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:52:50 GMT

I'm not sure I understand. I thought Heartland Fresh was the other side company from Rastelli. I have A-D of the chicken and love it, but don't buy the bites.

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kittykatkay — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 19:59:34 GMT

I don't buy the chicken bites or the nuggets. I buy the chicken patties with the gravy. I think you get more bang for your buck with the patties.

Now, I'm southern and I know about gravy. I must say these are the best fried chicken patties and the gravy is so good, that it will make a "BULLDOG HUG A HOUND", lol.

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PA Mom-mom — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:02:56 GMT

Does anyone know how Rastelli chicken bites compare to Chick-fil-a nuggets? My grandkids love Chick-fil-a.

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cjm61 — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 20:27:35 GMT

@Toot1920 Yes, I've had the Rastelli's chicken bites and love them. Now, they really aren't all that healthy but I treat myself every once in awhile. I put them in the air fryer and love them sliced and in my salads. I'm on AD and don't want it to end.

I have also had the Heartland Fresh chicken with gravy. These were good also. The gravy is exceptional and so easy. People always love the gravy and don't realize how simple it is to make. My son-in-law compliments me over and over every time I would serve these. My AD expired and I haven't reordered since I still am receiving the bites.

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geegerbee — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 21:16:54 GMT

At $20 a pound they Should be good. I buy Tyson for 7 a pound and find them good.....a better bargain. You are paying a lot for the "free shipping."

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cjm61 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:38:41 GMT

@geegerbee I've had the Tyson. They don't even come close to the Rastelli's. However, if Rastelli's is not within your budget then Tyson would be okay. Again, not near as flavorful.

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RespectLife — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 12:53:54 GMT

@luvmybeetle wrote:
I'm not sure I understand. I thought Heartland Fresh was the other side company from Rastelli. I have A-D of the chicken and love it, but don't buy the bites.

@luvmybeetle

Heartland is NOT associated with Rastellis I don't believe. Totally different company.

I received a bag of Heartland Bites in error with one of my chicken patty orders. I was not impressed and wouldn't ever order them.

But the Heartland chicken patties are the best ever. I'm still on AD.

Can't compare to Tyson or other brands in grocery and box stores. NOt even close.

I am very interested to read the Rastelli bites reviews.

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89135 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:11:26 GMT

@luvmybeetle Egg Harbor is the other company associated with Rastelli. I get the Heartland Fresh Chicken Fried Chicken and love them...not so great reviews on their chicken bites or Rastelli chicken bites so haven't ordered them but love the CFChicken.

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northiie57 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:47:34 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:
@luvmybeetle wrote:
I'm not sure I understand. I thought Heartland Fresh was the other side company from Rastelli. I have A-D of the chicken and love it, but don't buy the bites.

@luvmybeetle

Heartland is NOT associated with Rastellis I don't believe. Totally different company.

I received a bag of Heartland Bites in error with one of my chicken patty orders. I was not impressed and wouldn't ever order them.

But the Heartland chicken patties are the best ever. I'm still on AD.

Can't compare to Tyson or other brands in grocery and box stores. NOt even close.

I am very interested to read the Rastelli bites reviews.

Purdue are my choice very tasty and within budget

Re: Chicken Bites

89135 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:25:19 GMT

@northiie57Read/Search the reviews on the 4 bag option they have sold...these are only 'new' because it is the 3 bag option..