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The average Trader Joe's store offers quite a few options for the chicken lover. But quality can vary, fortunately, that's why you have this site!

From Lemon Spatchcocked Chicken to the Hot & Spicy Chicken Wing Sections to their very popular Chicken Shawarma find hundreds of reviews of Trader Joe's products and see which ones are worth your time and which ones you may want to consider leaving on the shelf!

Trader Joe’s Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings

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Happy New Year! I hope 2019 is off to a good start for everyone. I spent a bit of the last week relaxing on the couch and spending time with Netflix, Hulu, and my other streaming services.

Last night I had found a new series on my Amazon Prime membership that I had not seen before. I grew up watching Emril Lagasse when I was a kid and a teenager.  I think he is one of the many Food Network stars that helped inspire an entire generation of Foodies.  

If you happen to be a prime member, the name of the show is Eat the World.  It’s episode 2 that I got to watch last night which just happened to be about Shanghai Soup Dumplings.  In the episode, they focused more on the traditional pork flavored dumpling: Xiao Long Bao. …

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Trader Joe’s BBQ Seasoned Spatchcocked Chicken

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The pros:  Trader Joe’s BBQ Seasoned Spatchcocked Chicken is an easy and delicious pre-seasoned item that comes out very moist.

The cons: This item is likely seasonal. But the package also mentions that it can be frozen. Keep in mind this is BBQ seasoned, but not BBQ flavored.

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Trader Joe’s Truffle Mousse Pate

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The pros:  Trader Joe’s Truffle Mousse Pate is a truly unique product that will have its raving fans. For those with a curious palate and not a big wallet, it’s a neat item to try.

The cons:  This is neither a taste nor texture that everyone will appreciate. If you’ve been curious about pate and can stomach the flavor of truffle, this is a well made one to reach for. Pate is not diet food, so don’t be surprised by the calorie count.

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Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Chicken Breast Nuggets

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The pros: Trader Joe’s Gluten Free Chicken Breast Nuggets are perfect with those who cannot have gluten which won’t have you feeling deprived of the experience of chicken nuggets.

The cons:  These aren’t quite a perfect clone of the regular chicken nugget, but they come close enough.

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Trader Joe’s Chicken and Vegetable Wonton Soup

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The pros:  Trader Joe’s Chicken and Vegetable Wonton Soup makes for a quick and low calorie meal. The wontons are the highlight here.

The cons:  You will still need to add water and I wasn’t crazy about the veggies in the broth.

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Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken

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The pros: Trader Joe’s BBQ Teriyaki Chicken can be made entirely in the microwave, reasonably priced considering how much of the work is done for you.

The cons: Not as flavorful as true BBQ Teriyaki chicken. Lacks the reddish hue that appears on the bag and is found on traditional BBQ. Veggies would have made a great addition to this bag.

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