Yes — Costco and Sam’s Club chickens give you nearly double the meat for the same price.
And if you’re feeding a family of four?
That Walmart bird might only feed two — with zero leftovers.
Why Size Matters – Especially for Dinner and Leftovers
Let’s be real — we don’t just buy rotisserie chickens for dinner.
We buy them for:
Quick lunches
Shredded chicken for tacos or salads
Easy soups and stir-fries
Meal prep for the week
But if your chicken barely makes it past dinner?
You’re not saving time or money.
I tried to make chicken salad with the leftovers from a Walmart chicken…
And let’s just say — I was scraping the bones like I was on a cooking show and down to my last ingredient.
Meanwhile, the Costco chicken gave me:
Enough for dinner
Leftovers for two more meals
Shredded chicken for wraps and bowls
It was a clear winner.
Final Thoughts: Sometimes the Best Deal Isn’t in the Cart — It’s in the Store Next Door
We often assume rotisserie chickens are a bargain — and they can be.
But not all chickens are created equal.
Walmart’s might be cheap at first glance — but when you look at how much meat you’re actually getting …
You might be better off driving a few extra minutes to Costco or Sam’s Club — where the birds are bigger, juicier, and actually fill your fridge with leftovers .
So next time you’re in a grocery store and eyeing that warm, spinning chicken…
Don’t just grab the first one you see.
Check the weight.
Check the value.
Check the real cost per pound .
Because sometimes, the difference between a deal and a dud…
Isn’t in the price tag.
It’s in the bird.
And once you realize how much more you get from a bigger chicken?
You’ll never go back to the tiny ones again.
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