Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy Or Not?

Rotisserie Chicken

I'm willing to wagered you've most likely had a supper that looks something like this at any rate more than once in your life: a bit of rotisserie chicken joined by a side of peas and pureed potatoes. Am I right? (If not, congrats on your intriguing dietary patterns!)

Rotisserie chicken is so mainstream, truth be told, that every year, Costco sells 60 million of only them, as per Fortune. In any case, is the great supper decision in reality bravo—or would it be advisable for you to swap it with something different?

Good news: Rotisserie chicken is actually pretty healthy.

According to Abby Sauer, RD at Abbott, rotisserie chicken is super high in protein, which is “an essential nutrient used to build cells, tissues, muscles, bones, and organs, and is a key factor when it comes to developing healthy eating habits,” she says.

Aiming for 25 to 30 grams of protein at each meal (which is the equivalent of a four-ounce serving of rotisserie chicken), is a great way to keep your hanger at bay and support muscle growth, she adds. And it's not all about the protein, rotisserie chicken also contains trace amounts of iron, calcium, and vitamin A.

Here’s a complete nutritional breakdown of rotisserie chicken, per skin-less thigh, according to the USDA:

• Calories: 183
• Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 0 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 0 g
• Protein: 23 g
• Sodium: 318 mg

But there are some downsides.

Rotisserie chicken itself isn’t the problem, since it’s loaded with high-quality protein and important minerals. But depending on how it’s seasoned, the chicken may be incredibly high in sodium. “Sodium is a critical electrolyte that, along with potassium and chloride, helps to deliver water to your body's cells," says Sauer. "But too much sodium in your diet can be unhealthy.” To minimize potential sodium, opt for an unseasoned version, if available.