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Roaster Chicken

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Domestic poultry that is allowed to reach an age and weight that allows it to be oven or grill roasted, resulting in tender, juicy meat. Chickens, which are typically referred to as roasters, are approximately 2 1/2 to 5 months old with a weight of 2 to 7 pounds and contain suitable fat content.

Chickens are slaughtered at different ages to be processed for different purposes and classified according to their use such as broilers, fryers, roasters, and stewers. Broilers and fryers are chickens that weigh 3 to 4 pounds, are 7 to 12 weeks old, and as the name indicates, are best used for broiling and frying. As the chicken becomes 10 to 12 weeks old, gains more fat, and weighs 2 to 6 or 7 pounds, they are referred to as roasters since they are most suitable for roasting or cooking on rotisserie grills. The flesh of stewing chickens, which weigh up to 7 or 8 pounds and are over 10 months old, is not as tender as the meat of younger birds, so they are typically used for stewing or for commercial processing of canned chicken products.

Chicken Roaster

USDA Nutrition Facts

CAMPBELL Soup Company,SUPPER BAKES MEAL KITS, Traditional Roast Chicken with stuffing (USDA#22950)

Calories 66
Protein 2g
Total Fat 1g
Total Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 1g
Sodium 301mg
Cholesterol 2mg

Oven-roasted chicken breast roll (USDA#07935)

Serving Size 1 serving 2 oz
Calories 134
Protein 14g
Total Fat 7g
Total Carbohydrates 1g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Potassium 324mg
Sodium 883mg
Cholesterol 39mg

CAMPBELL Soup Company, CAMPBELL'S SELECT Soup, Roasted Chicken with Rotini & Penne Pasta Soup (USDA#06550)

Serving Size 1 cup
Calories 41
Protein 3g
Total Fat 0g
Total Carbohydrates 6g
Dietary Fiber 0g
Sugars 0g
Sodium 351mg
Cholesterol 4mg

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