Ingredient

Fully Cooked Chicken

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Manufacturers use fully cooked chicken as a convenient protein source in a wide variety …

What it is

Fully cooked chicken is chicken meat that has been processed using heat to kill bacteria and make it safe to eat. It can be made from various parts of the chicken, including breast, thigh, or whole pieces, and is often seasoned or marinated before cooking.

Why it's used

Manufacturers use fully cooked chicken as a convenient protein source in a wide variety of prepared foods. It is commonly found in deli salads, sandwiches, frozen meals, pizzas, and appetizers, saving consumers preparation time.

Health notes

Fully cooked chicken is a source of protein and other nutrients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it a safe food product when properly handled and cooked. International bodies like the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) have evaluated similar food items, but specific evaluations for 'fully cooked chicken' as a distinct ingredient category with ADIs are not typically set.

Allergen info

Fully cooked chicken is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.

Products containing Fully Cooked Chicken

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Perfection Foods Company Inc. Southwest Style Bites Frozen Appetizers & Hors D'oeuvres 300kcal 10.6Protein 17.6Fat 24.7Carbs Glencourt Inc. White Meat Chicken In A Curry Sauce With Basmati Rice & Seasoned Kidney Beans, Chicken Methi Malai Frozen Dinners & Entrees High in sodium — 24% DV per serving 141kcal 7.9Protein 4.4Fat 17.2Carbs Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Marketside, Premium Chicken Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 21% DV per serving 190kcal 12Protein 9Fat 16Carbs Caribbean Products, Ltd. Jamaican Style Oven-Baked Crust Chicken Turnover Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes High in sodium — 25% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 266kcal 9.4Protein 13.3Fat 26.6Carbs Entertainment Production House Inc. Buffalo Style Chicken Dip With Tortilla Chips Crackers & Biscotti High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 40% DV per serving 406kcal 7.3Protein 31.2Fat 25Carbs Walgreens Co. Chicken Fajita Panini Cooked & Prepared High in sodium — 20% DV per serving 204kcal 11.5Protein 6.2Fat 25.7Carbs

Get Carried Away, LLC Palmetto Chicken Salad With Pulled White Meat, Palmetto Chicken Deli Salads 291kcal 12.7Protein 27.3Fat 0Carbs Boys Brigade Clothing Corp. Chicken With Pasta Ready To Serve Soup, Chicken With Pasta Canned Soup High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 37kcal 2.9Protein 0.8Fat 4.9Carbs Harris-Teeter Inc. Pesto Chicken Topped With Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Red Onions & Goat Cheese Gourmet Thin Crust Flatbread Pizza, Pesto Chicken Pizza High in sodium — 40% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 50% DV per serving 217kcal 12.5Protein 10.9Fat 16.9Carbs Roth Industries, LLC Blackened Chicken Alfredo Blackened Chicken Tossed In A Creamy Alfredo Sauce, Blackened Chicken Alfredo Other Deli 179kcal 11.4Protein 12.9Fat 4.3Carbs Roth Industries, LLC Chipotle Chicken Tender Chicken Tossed In A Creamy Chipotle Sauce, Chipotle Chicken Other Deli 121kcal 12.9Protein 5.7Fat 3.6Carbs Fresh Grill, LLC Chicken Salad On White Sandwich, Chicken Salad Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 26% DV per serving 248kcal 9.0Protein 12.8Fat 22.6Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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