I Don't Know if I will Ever Cook Another Chicken - Page 2

Carmie · ‎10-25-2010

I prefer to cook my own chickens. Costco and Sams's Club both sell salty chickens and their spices contain additives and preservatives.

I am not a fan of salt and never have been. My husband has been told to lower his salt intake, so prepared food is not something we do often.

The last chicken I bought from Costco in 2021 was raw inside. Pic attached. It was pretty gross and I had to recook it.

Yes, they are cheap, but not exactly healthy eating.

I had a Sam's chicken about two months ago, we ate half and tossed the rest...too salty.

dimin · ‎03-11-2010

Forget cooking, now I don't want to eat any chicken.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

@Sooner Also, at our Sam's Club, they make a chicken salad with the rotisserie br ea st

meat. It is so good. I just finished the package for lunch today.

@qvcaddition We no longer buy the rotisserie chicken at Costco. The last 2 times the chicken was undercooked. There is always a full display case of the chickens when you walk by. So I think other people think the same.

happilyretiredgirl · ‎06-17-2020

I still like to roast a chicken, especially on a cold winter day and I'm not going anywhere. I love the warmth of the oven and the delicious smell in the house.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@qvcaddition wrote:
@Sooner
@Sooner wrote:
Sam's rotisserie chickens are so cheap, so good, so easy to use and then you make broth from the bones. Why cook chicken?

I just can't find a reason now. Maybe some breasts for chicken and rice, but really. Why would I? Are you cooking whole chickens now? I am lazy. I'll admit it.
I was getting Costco'c Rotessere chicken until we got sick and went to whole fresh chicken. I roasted using Lydia's B receipe with Lemons and Rosemary. I last me about a week, although, i freeze some and then make chicken soup. I share it with the dog for a few of her meals. She also got sick on Costco's roasted chicken. Yes, it takes time, but so much better and healthier. Of course, I don't work on the outside, so I have more time.
I also buy chicken thighs and use for soup when they are on sale and the whole chicken is not. To each their own. Enjoy, which ever one pleases you. I like the thighs for soup. Maybe because the breast are too dry even in soup.

@qvcaddition I think it is far healthier not to be messing with a raw whole chicken in my kitchen even though I amthe scrubbing and sanitizing queen.

To me that is a big advantage. And these are larger and cheaper and better than anything I could do with a raw one. And they are never dry.

But yes, to each their own.

santorini · ‎03-09-2010

The Sam's near me also sells a pack of 5 grilled chicken breasts with Italian seasoning. They are already cooked and they are in the refrigerated section near the rotisserie chickens. I love them and buy them often.

DSD2 · ‎01-09-2016

@Puggywuggy wrote:
I must confess that I have Never cooked a whole chicken in my life, lol!

You aren't alone @Puggywuggy neither have I!!

loriqvc · ‎11-06-2011

I actually bought a Sam's Club rotisserie chicken this afternoon! I got there just as a fresh batch was being set out and they were the biggest ones I've ever seen, even in comparison to the always-large SC offerings. I got a full extra cup of diced white meat when I broke it down and the whole chicken was extremely juicy and flavorful. I can't believe I only discovered the fantastic phenomenon of Sam's chickens about two years ago—that's a lot of years of wasted time watching for sales and making boring poached or slow cooker chicken. I've said it before and I'll say it again: It's the best $5 I ever spend on food.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

@santorini wrote:
The Sam's near me also sells a pack of 5 grilled chicken breasts with Italian seasoning. They are already cooked and they are in the refrigerated section near the rotisserie chickens. I love them and buy them often.

@santorini I'll have to try these! Thanks.

Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I am surprised some have never cooked a whole chicken. I've cooked hundreds and cut up more of then than I've cooked whole. I could that when I was 12.

So I'm delighted not to have to have a raw chicken in the sink and clean and clean and disinfect afterward! Whew!