Walmart’s Rotisserie Chicken Is Smaller Than You’d Expect – And You’re Paying the Same Price

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?

Walmart

1.8 lbs

$4.98

$2.77 per pound

Costco

3 lbs

$4.99

$1.66 per pound

Sam’s Club

3 lbs

$4.98

$1.66 per pound

Local Grocery Store

2–2.5 lbs

$5–$7

$2.50–$3 per pound

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