Aldi cilantro lime chicken nutrition

If you want pre-seasoned fresh meat options that only need to be baked or tossed on the grill for a delicious dinner, Aldi has several options. If it’s chicken you want, Aldi sells three different types of seasoned chicken breasts, so you’re likely to find something that suits your tastes.

Aldi fresh Cilantro Lime Seasoned Chicken, Tomato & Basil, a Seasoned Chicken, and Southwest Style Seasoned Chicken all cost $4.99 per lb. The packages I purchased ranged from 1.47 pounds to 1.74 pounds, with a price range of $7.34 to $8.68 per package.

These are Regular Buys or core range products, which means you should be able to buy them at Aldi any time of year.

The chicken was hatched, raised, and harvested in the U.S.

The package gives three ways to cook the chicken: grill, skillet, or oven. You could also easily prepare this chicken in a slow cooker.

To grill, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the chicken on the grill rack over medium-high heat. Cook on one side for 9 minutes, flip over, and cook approximately 9 minutes more or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

To cook on a skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Place chicken in the skillet and cook for approximately 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, flip chicken over, and cook for an additional 6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

To bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Place the chicken on the baking sheet and bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

The package notes that chicken breast sizes can vary, and larger breasts may require longer cooking times.

When you remove this chicken from the package, don’t forget to scoop all the bits of sauce out as well, and spread it around on top of the chicken for maximum flavor. The chicken seasonings are very aromatic, and it will smell appetizing as soon as you open the package and start baking the chicken.

I baked these all in my oven, and it took longer than advertised, generally around 25 minutes. The number of chicken breasts in each package varies as well. The Southwest chicken was a single giant breast, while I initially thought the Cilantro Lime chicken package contained two breasts, but after baking them, they unexpectedly separated into three breasts. The Tomato & Basil package contained one giant breast and one smaller breast.

No matter what flavor you get, this chicken meat is very tender. It was extremely easy to cut it into thin slices perfect for chicken tacos, chicken fajitas, or chicken wraps.

Cilantro Lime Seasoned Chicken

Cilantro Lime Seasoned Chicken nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)

This has 160 calories per 4-oz. serving, along with 6 grams of total fat (8% DV), 1 gram of saturated fat (5% DV), 65 mg of cholesterol (22% DV), 410 mg of sodium (18% DV), 4 grams of total carbohydrates (1% DV), and 2 grams of added sugars (4% DV).

Cilantro Lime Seasoned Chicken after baking. The parts without as much visible seasoning are where two breasts that I thought were one came apart after baking.

This is my favorite of the three types of chicken flavors here. It has a nice zest and is great served in soft flour tortillas with taco toppings such as sour cream and cheese. The rest of my family thought it was okay but not great.

Tomato & Basil Seasoned Chicken

Tomato & Basil Seasoned Chicken nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)

This has 140 calories per 4-oz. serving, along with 4.5 grams of total fat (6% DV), 1 gram of saturated fat (5% DV), 65 mg of cholesterol (22% DV), 440 mg of sodium (19% DV), 4 grams of total carbohydrates (1% DV), and 1 gram of added sugars (2% DV).

Tomato & Basil Seasoned Chicken, cooked and ready to eat.

I thought this flavor was all right, but this was my family’s least favorite of the three chicken options here. I served it alongside some air fried seasoned potato slices and Aldi bagged Caesar salad.

Southwest Style Seasoned Chicken

Southwest Style Seasoned Chicken nutrition information and ingredients. (Click to enlarge.)

This has 140 calories in a 4-oz. serving, along with 5 grams of total fat (6% DV), 1 gram of saturated fat (5% DV), 70 mg of cholesterol (23% DV), 380 mg of sodium (17% DV), 1 gram of carbohydrates (0% DV), and no added sugars.

Southwest Style Seasoned Chicken after baking. It was a single giant chicken breast.

This flavor is okay, but no one in my family especially liked this one. It’s got some spice, along with some other flavors that are harder to place. I also thought it had a smell that sometimes reminded me of fish, oddly. It’s not terrible, but it’s my least favorite of the three types of chicken I tried. I served this cut into thin slices and stuffed into tacos.

The Verdict:

Aldi Cilantro Lime Seasoned Chicken, Tomato & Basil Seasoned Chicken, and Southwest Style Seasoned Chicken are an easy way to get dinner on the table in less than 30 minutes. I like the Cilantro Lime chicken, which is good on its own or served sliced or shredded in tacos. My family didn’t care much for any of these chicken options, though, so I’m not sure I’ll buy them again.

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