Let’s talk about one of the most tempting items in the grocery store:
The rotisserie chicken — golden, warm, and calling your name from the deli counter.
It’s a lifesaver for busy nights.
It’s a protein-packed shortcut.
It’s the reason many of us walk out of the store with dinner in hand.
But here’s the thing:
Walmart’s rotisserie chicken might not be the deal you think it is.
I grabbed one the other day — hungry, tired, and in a hurry — and the first thing I noticed?
It felt light.
Not “just cooked and still steaming” light.
It felt like I was holding a chicken that hadn’t quite decided to grow up yet .
📏 The Size Shock – Walmart’s Chicken Is Barely One Pound
After dinner, I did a little experiment.
I weighed the chicken.
Result: 1 pound, 13 ounces — just under 2 pounds .
Not bad, right?
Until I compared it to Costco’s rotisserie chicken , which regularly tips the scale at 3 pounds — for just a dollar more .
And here’s the twist:
Sam’s Club , which is owned by Walmart , sells a chicken that’s also around 3 pounds — for the same price as Walmart .
So what gives?
You’re paying the same price.
You’re getting the same brand of seasoning.
But you’re only getting half the chicken .
🧾 A Side-by-Side Comparison – Who’s Giving the Real Deal?
