But these detractors haven’t deterred devotees from gobbling up the birds in mind-boggling numbers.
Costcosold 137 million rotisserie chickens in 202320 million more thanin 2022.
Just remember that one person’s idea of a perfect Costco rotisserie chicken may differ from another.
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An instant judge of getting a bigger chicken."
Those who shop for larger families say these extra-large birds really come in handy.
“For our family of 5, size DOES matter when it comes to affordability.
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So, I usually look for the biggest one that also looks nice and seasoned,” a Redditorwrote.
Since more browning means more flavor, customers alsorecommendchoosing chickens cooked to a deeper color for the best taste.
I feel they are juicer.
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I find the darker ones are much drier."
Just a little patience can get you first pick of the batch.
“If I see the worker is about to bring out a new batch, I will wait.
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Refraining from grabbing the largest chickens you could find, however, could help you avoid any underdone birds.
Instead, shoppers suggest opting for a bird that’s more middle of the pack in terms of size.
Now I go for midsize,” a Redditorshared.
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So I choose a medium sized bird with darker skin."
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