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    Home » This and That » Trader Joe’s New Chicken-less BBQ Pulled Chicken: Review

    by Kathy Patalsky · updated: Sep 13, 2019 · published: Feb 3, 2009 · About 2 minutes to read this article. 8 Comments

    Trader Joe’s New Chicken-less BBQ Pulled Chicken: Review

    Trader Joe’s Chicken-less line of products, in the refrigerated section, is one of my faves! Incredibly versatile, healthy and delicious. So when I saw a new Chicken-less product, I was thrilled. It’s new Chicken-less Pulled Chicken in barbecue sauce. Later today I’ll post a devastatingly delicious, takes 5 minutes, vegan BBQ chicken sandwich recipe. Read my product review ahead….

    Trader Joe’s Chicken-less Pulled Chicken in barbecue sauce

    Shelf-Appeal:
    Refrigerated in a air-tight plastic bag. You can find the box by the hummus, tortillas and vegan lunch meat. The box photo doesn’t do this product justice.

    Label Check: Nice. Per 120 calorie, 128 gram serving, two servings per package: Only 2 grams of fat-shocking for the taste. (Zero grams saturated fat). 17 grams of vegan protein. Both soy and pea protein are present. 9 grams carbs. 45% RDA of iron. There is quite a bit of sodium: 480 mg, which is about 20% RDA. So if you are watching your sodium, you want to be aware of the amount in this and all shelf-ready products. Overall, a delicious source or low-fat vegan protein and iron.

    Taste test:
    Moist. Tender as can be. Perfectly sweet with a mild smoky-spicy flavor kick. Next to a restaurant-quality seitan dish, this is the most tender vegan protein product I have ever tasted. Perfect for a quick sandwich-the flavors are so complex all you need is bread!

    Price: Around $3.49. Great value.

    Last Word: This product has made it on my must-have TJ’s products list. Right up there with my other TJ brand faves: Vegan Pad Thai, Savory Crisps, Soy Nuggets, Soy Pitas and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus.

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    About Kathy Patalsky

    Hey there! I'm Kathy, lover of kitty cats, weekend baking, 90's movies, travel, beach fog and foamy lattes. Since 2007, I have been sharing my vegan recipes and photos. My goal is to make your cooking life a little easier, delicious - and plant-loaded - while sharing some LIFE and conversation along the way.

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    1. Mark says

      March 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Great thorough review, and I’m also delighted that you provided the nutritional analysis!Would that more vegan bloggers were as diligent. It’s so important that we double-check what’s in the vegan products we purchase.Best to ya, Mark

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    2. Kathy says

      March 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      Jen,It’s really good. The best part is how easy it is to prepare. 2 minutes in the micro and its ready. The texture compared to chicken is definitely softer. It is really moist. But that’s why it makes a great sandwich ingredient on crusty french bread….(see my vegan bbq sandwich)~Kathy

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    3. Anonymous says

      March 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      I absolutely agree! I make EVERYTHING from scratch and I still can&#39t get away from this product. I go through at least 3 boxes a week with my family. I tend to grill a Brioche bun (from TJ&#39s) and add mushroom, onion, avocado and pickle to it and that&#39s it!

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    4. jengarcia says

      March 20, 2020 at 7:33 pm

      I may stop and get this today! I wonder how the texture is compared to “real” chicken….

      Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      February 22, 2010 at 10:27 pm

      I absolutely agree! I make EVERYTHING from scratch and I still can't get away from this product. I go through at least 3 boxes a week with my family. I tend to grill a Brioche bun (from TJ's) and add mushroom, onion, avocado and pickle to it and that's it!

      Reply
    6. Mark says

      February 04, 2009 at 2:31 am

      Great thorough review, and I’m also delighted that you provided the nutritional analysis!

      Would that more vegan bloggers were as diligent. It’s so important that we double-check what’s in the vegan products we purchase.

      Best to ya, Mark

      Reply
    7. Kathy says

      February 03, 2009 at 9:48 pm

      Jen,
      It’s really good. The best part is how easy it is to prepare. 2 minutes in the micro and its ready. The texture compared to chicken is definitely softer. It is really moist. But that’s why it makes a great sandwich ingredient on crusty french bread….(see my vegan bbq sandwich)

      ~Kathy

      Reply
    8. jengarcia says

      February 03, 2009 at 9:44 pm

      I may stop and get this today! I wonder how the texture is compared to “real” chicken….

      Reply

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