Pollo Asado: 6.5/10
I keep having SUCH high hopes for Trader Joe’s marinated chicken because the chicken shawarma is one of my absolute all time favorite items from TJ’s. This one missed the mark for me. It was too citrusy for my taste, and even after following the cooking instructions it was dry and almost hard as a rock. After trying this, I would much rather marinate my own chicken for taco night. It is $5.99/lb.
Have you tried it yet? What do you think?
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The bulgogi is awesome!
too salty!!
The carne asada version of this in a slow cooker with 1 cup of either water or broth is really good for taco night!!
@traderjoesfoodreviews The shawarma is my favorite too! I actually like this chicken, mine wasn’t dry at all. This is best on a grill and cooked quickly. 😊🌮
I agree, I didn’t like the flavor or texture at all. Couldn’t even eat the whole serving.
We tried the pesto genovese marinated chicken and had same results. Lacked flavor and very dry
I’m obsessed with this chicken, but I alwaaaaays cook this in a pressure cooker to make it a pulled chicken. I use chicken stock and add some extra spices to it. We do the same with the Carne Asada! I hope this helps 🙂
The lemon rosemary spatchcocked chicken is amazing!
It was gross
@traderjoesfoodreviews I love this one. Youre right tho, dont follow directions on packaging. Cut it up into small pieces taco style. Then throw it into a hot pan with a little oil. Cook by site, when it looks cooked its cooked. Since they are small pieces it doesnt take much to cook. Throw on a salad, into some tortillas whatever you wish. Give it another shot my way.
How did you cook it? I’ve broiled it which made it nice and crispy and it kept its moisture.
I will say the flavor isn’t the best, I added some garlic powder and red chili pepper flakes
the rosemary marinated steak tips 🔥amazing
@marcella_rizz
Try it in the crock pot on low for 4 hours with a little water for chicken broth. It comes out very good.
I think the texture is rubbery and the flavor is just okay. Will not be purchasing again.
@megangraceee113 i just made this last night it’s so good
I put this in my ninja foodie grill tonight for dinner and my 7 year old said it tasted like chicken from chipotle it was fabulous!
tried this last night and you stated it perfectly. it was super dry and weirdly citrusy. really disappointed ☹️
The texture isn’t great