The Chicken Deal That's Worth The Cost Of Costco Membership Alone, According To Reddit - Tasting Table

"In addition to its massive selection of large-quantity and quality items and a food court that sends fans into a fervor, Costco knows value. Though it's a members-only warehouse, the only requirement to join is filling out an application and paying a yearly fee. Many Costco customers find a great deal of worth in their annual subscription, with some going so far as to say that its rotisserie chicken alone is worth the price of admission."

"Clever Redditors broke down the basic math in an effort to prove this notion true. Considering that Costco's rotisserie chicken costs around $5, and a personal membership costs under $70 a year, even buying a single rotisserie chicken per month is, in essence, the membership paying for itself. After all, other stores will cost you about double. Of course, there's a lot more to Costco than its chicken. And even if only for the chicken, you can do a lot with this fan favorite food."

"For one thing, Costco's rotisserie chicken is accommodating to gluten-free diets, which opens up the possibilities for more people to enjoy it. Further, leftover rotisserie chicken has a wide range of uses, meaning you can stock up on this popular poultry and make it work for myriad meals. Pairing up a valuable rotisserie chicken with other Costco items can help keep shopping costs down and increase your culinary creativity."

"Besides simply making a meal of the bird as-is, there are a ton of delicious ways to use rotisserie chicken. Although known to have a fairly high level of sodium, Costco's rotisserie chicken can be portioned out into other meals that help quench the saltiness and make the most of this poultry protein. For example, you can shred the cooked chicken and dress it in your favorite barbecue sauce to make sandwiches or cut it up into pieces for a quick and simple chicken salad."

Costco sells a rotisserie chicken for about $5, and annual personal memberships cost under $70, making a single monthly purchase essentially cover the membership. Other stores typically charge roughly double for comparable rotisserie chickens. The chicken is gluten-free, increasing accessibility for more diets. Leftover rotisserie chicken can be shredded or chopped and repurposed into barbecue sandwiches, chicken salad, and many other meals. The chicken has a fairly high sodium level, but portioning and pairing with lower-sodium ingredients can balance the saltiness. Combining the rotisserie chicken with other Costco items can reduce shopping costs and inspire culinary creativity.

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