~ Jon James
If you’re craving a rotisserie chicken, a new ranking suggests Costco may no longer have the top bird. In fact, the TOP BIRD is available in Central Maine, where the is no Costco. I don’t know about you but I won’t drive to Scarborough for a chicken!
So where is it?
Consumer Reports tested rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains, evaluating flavor, texture, sodium levels and packaging-related chemicals. Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken claimed the top spot, praised for its juicy meat, rich roasted flavor and paprika-seasoned skin.
With Sam’s Club locations in both Augusta and Bangor, an excellent, huge and inexpensive chicken is available without driving really far. Another thing that make sells me on Sam’s is the packaging. It’s presented in a box, the way Hannaford chickens USED to be. Something about a chicken in a plastic bag that doesn’t tempt my taste buds.
Costco’s popular Kirkland Signature Rotisserie Chicken finished a close second, earning high marks for its size and well-seasoned meat, though reviewers noted the saltiness varied between samples.
Rounding out the top five were Stop & Shop, Walmart and Wegmans. Whole Foods placed sixth in the rankings.
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