At least, that’s according to TikTok. Users on the app are obsessed with the frozen chicken patties, which allegedly taste “just like” a Chick-fil-A sandwich. Show In reality, the “red bag chicken” is a Kirkwood-branded product simply called Chicken Breast Filets. But the snack’s iconic, bright red bag has cemented its status among Aldi fans — who are very active on TikTok. Then, of course, there’s the taste. Many TikTokers call it a major money-saving hack — claiming it’s essentially a cheaper, homemade version of Chick-fil-A’s famous chicken sandwiches. User @lanadillrey is one of those fans. The TikToker has drawn more than 2.7 million views on her video sharing the viral food item. “This is Chick-fil-A in a bag. It’s all you need!” she says in her clip. “These are crazy.”
As far as turning the snack into a Chik-fil-A sandwich, TikTokers have it down to a science. The consensus online seems to be that the red bag chicken tastes best when cooked in an air fryer. Then, you can slap it between a pair of Aldi-brand brioche buns. The red bag chicken has become so popular that many Aldi fans have had trouble finding it. Some TikTokers created victorious videos of the moment they finally found — and cooked — the snack.
As for TikTokers who haven’t had it yet, many expressed plenty of jealousy. “Gotta try it,” one user wrote. “Every time I go to Aldi they are sold out!” another added. “I made them last night, they were delicious,” another wrote. The red bag chicken is just the latest Chick-fil-A dupe to go viral on TikTok. Users have also been freaking out over a brand of frozen chicken nuggets from Costco, which allegedly taste exactly like those available at the chain. I'm always skeptical when a person tells me something "tastes just like" something else. I've been burned quite a few times in the past with this sort of statement, like the time a fitness expert told me to mix Greek yogurt with peanut butter, vanilla extract, and chocolate chips and said it "tastes just like cookie dough" (news flash: it didn't). So when I saw numerous people online talk about how these particular Costco chicken nuggets "taste just like Chick-fil-A," I, of course, had to put my taste buds to the test. I think it's important to note that Chick-fil-A's nuggets are quite different compared to other chicken nuggets on fast food menus. Unlike the nuggets you'll find at chains like McDonald's or Wendy's, Chick-fil-A's nuggets are more resemblant to popcorn chicken. They usually don't have a specific "chicken nugget" shape and the breading is a lot lighter. The key thing here is the texture when it comes to mimicking Chick-fil-A's nuggets, and while I wouldn't call myself a chicken nugget connoisseur, I've had enough Chick-fil-A throughout college to feel like I know exactly the type of nugget to look for. RELATED: Get even more grocery shopping tips in your inbox by signing up for our newsletter!  Upon my trip to Costco, these chicken nuggets were the first thing I saw heading into the frozen section. The product is called Just Bare Boneless Skinless Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks. The packaging itself had me impressed—no antibiotics used for the chicken, no added hormones or steroids, and each serving had a whopping 16 grams of protein. These chicken nuggets are clearly a good addition to your freezer, especially if you have little ones to feed…but it still didn't have me convinced. Was it really going to taste like Chick-fil-A, or are fitness gurus just making a loose comparison again in order to get you to try something "healthier?"6254a4d1642c605c54bf1cab17d50f1e After getting lost a bit in the clothes section and buying two new pairs of sweatpants (guilty, Costco did it again), I took my large bag of frozen chicken to check out. A few minutes later, I'm pulling into the house ready to give these chicken nuggets a taste. What did they taste like?Like almost every item on Costco shelves, the warehouse does not skimp on giving you enough food. The Just Bare chicken nuggets come in a huge bag of 22 servings, and after 23 minutes in the oven, I realized I cooked way more chicken nuggets than I actually needed. While I didn't have a Chick-fil-A sauce to dip in for the full experience, I made my own sriracha aioli for dipping (mayonnaise, sriracha, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce). Once everything was ready to go, I took my first bite. The result? Surprisingly, they are similar. It's true—the hype does not lie for this one. Just Bare chicken nuggets have a breading that is eerily similar to the types of nuggets you would get at Chick-fil-A, and the meat is as juicy and good as the bag advertises it to be. It's also important to note that the shape of the chicken nuggets is different compared to those at Chick-fil-A. The Just Bare chicken nuggets are slightly bigger, but quite honestly, I wasn't mad about it. Especially given that everything that comes from Costco always seems to be bigger than you actually need. But hey, fewer trips to the grocery store, right? RELATED: Costco Members Share The 15 Healthiest Snacks You Need Right Now Because the nuggets were so big, I did end up cooking more than I needed to for me and my family—I had to package some up and put them in the fridge to reheat. So my only suggestion is to portion them out. While I do love a trip to Chick-fil-A, I have to admit, this did satisfy the craving for me. Plus, knowing that the nutrition for these nuggets is actually pretty good for my health (160 calories per serving, only 6 grams of fat, and 9 grams of carbs, with 16 grams of protein), I'd have to say I think I would rather pick up a bag of these to have at home when I'm looking for some crispy chicken to throw on my salad. Especially when it's a Sunday—because you know we all have a special craving for Chick-fil-A on the one day a week it's closed. For even more Costco tips, read these next:
Kiersten Hickman Kiersten Hickman is a freelance health and nutrition journalist. Read more about Kiersten Filed Under Chicken // Costco // Frozen Foods Is this content interesting for you?Join our FREE Daily NewsletterGet the best food tips and diet advice every single day Sign up Something went wrong, please try again. Get ready, you are in!Now, you'll have the best and latest food and healthy eating news right in your inbox—every single day What store bought chicken taste like ChickIf you're a fan too, there's chicken at Aldi that customers say tastes exactly like Chick-Fil-A. Customers say the Kirkwood frozen breaded chicken breast fillet nails the flavor of the fast-food chain.
Can you buy ChickThe brand's famous chicken is never frozen.
In fact, it arrives at the restaurant fresh and is then hand-breaded on site, according to Popsugar.
What chicken at Sam's tastes like ChickReminds me of Chick-fil-a
These are great for a quick snack. The quality & taste are amazing. Member's Mark Southern Style Chicken Bites, Frozen (3 lbs.)
Why does ChickBecause Chick-fil-A nuggets arrive in the store as raw chicken, not as pre-cooked and pre-breaded frozen nuggets. Chick-fil-A nuggets are marinated, seasoned, breaded, and fried in the store. The last step, frying, takes place no longer than 20 minutes before you walked into the store and ordered.
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