Fresh Poultry

A: All poultry sold at ALDI is hatched, raised and harvested in the USA. ALDI sources fresh meat from the same suppliers as other major retailers, but the ALDI difference is that we do things more efficiently and pass on savings to you! 80% of the chicken that is sold in the US comes from the same producers that make product for ALDI. Because of the high volume of product that we source, we are able to get better pricing. This means that our shoppers save money when they shop our private-label brands.  

A: ALDI offers a selection of different types of fresh chicken for every lifestyle and budget.   Here are the differences between each fresh poultry brand:

ALDI Kirkwood Chicken  is produced with the following guidelines:

• 100% All Natural.
• No Added Hormones or Steroids.
• All chicken is 100% from the USA, where it is hatched, raised and harvested.
• Fresh, Never Frozen.
• Non-Enhanced.
• No Artificial Flavors, No Artificial Preservatives.
• High in protein, natural low in sodium and lower cholesterol than red meat.  

ALDI Never Any! Chicken  has all of the qualities of the above along with:

• No Antibiotics Ever.
• Chickens are fed a vegetarian diet with no animal by-products.

ALDI Simply Nature Organic Chicken  has all of the above qualities along with:

• Certified Humane and/or GAP Certified Chickens are raised free range*
• Non-GMO Project Certified.
• USDA Organic**

  

*Based on standards set by HFAC's Certified Humane  
**Agricultural products in the "organic" category must contain no less than 95 percent of certified organic ingredients (excluding salt and water).The remaining five percent of ingredients must be organically produced, unless commercially unavailable or allowed on the National List.  

A: The everyday range of chicken that is sold at ALDI is fresh, never frozen. Some of our suppliers will deep chill the product which produces an ice crust on the exterior to help keep the product fresh and safe from bacteria growth.

A: ALDI offers butcher cuts without the butcher costs. The cut of meat is the same and the cuts are packaged to maintain peak freshness, thereby eliminating the need for a butcher. Quality is at the forefront of our focus, including how we go to market with fresh meat. Rather than having our stores unpackage the meat and cut it into smaller pieces and then repackage it for sale, we forgo the butcher counter and instead work directly with our suppliers to have them cut and package our meat to our exact specifications within their facilities. This ensures our product is packaged consistently at peak freshness. By doing this we can offer the highest quality product at the best possible prices.

A: Here at ALDI, we take pride in giving you the best quality products at the lowest prices. Our poultry products are not enhanced with marination or water. There are no preservatives or additives in our products, so you’ll never find any added hormones or steroids in our chicken. Shop ALDI for affordable poultry products that you can feel good about feeding to your family.  

A: According to the USDA, you should not wash chicken before cooking. Rinsing raw chicken can potentially spread bacteria to other foods, surfaces and utensils. Cross-contamination like this can result in foodborne illness.

A: White meat comes from the breast or tenderloin. It tends to be a bit higher in protein and more dry than dark meat. Dark meat is from the thighs, legs and wings. Dark meat has more cholesterol, calories and fat than white meat.      

A: Typically, red meats contain more saturated fat than poultry does. So, if you’re trying to reduce or avoid saturated fats, poultry may be a better option for your dietary needs. Check with your dietician or physician to see what is best for you.    

A: Shop our Never Any! or Simply Nature lines for an affordable selection of antibiotic-free chicken.

A: According to the USDA, cooked chicken will last 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.  

A: According to the USDA, you should use a food thermometer to make sure that your chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165° F.

A: Check out our Golden Chicken Bone Broth Recipe from the ALDI Test Kitchen and whip up a tasty broth that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base.