We scouted the freezer section for the best chicken and meatless options available.

Then we tried them all.

Here are our top five picks.

A hand holding a chicken nugget on a designed background

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Sometimes you need a quick and easy meal, and that’s when frozen food can come in handy.

And one option that’s both kid- and adult-approved: chicken nuggets.

Plus, we learned a few key shopping tips along the way.

Tyson Naturals Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips

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The meat may also be tenderized or “marinated” in salty solutions before breading.

A mix of spices gives them a nice hit of flavor.

The little bites are perfect for tossing on a salad.

Perdue SimplySmart Organics Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Strips

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(A bit of salt solution helps with that too.)

We found this pick to be the most juicy and tender.

190 cal, 19g protein, 390mg sodium

Raised & Rooted Whole-Grain Plant- Based Tenders

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Good & Gather Popcorn Chicken

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Bell & Evans Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets Gluten Free

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