Sam’s Club Tops Costco in Consumer Reports Rotisserie Chicken Test

Sam’s Club’s Member’s Mark Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken was named the overall favorite in a Consumer Reports comparison of rotisserie chickens from 10 grocery chains and warehouse clubs. Costco’s well-known Kirkland rotisserie chicken remained highly rated, but it did not take the top spot in this test.

According to the reported findings, Sam’s Club stood out for its seasoning, moist texture, and roasted flavor profile. Costco’s chicken was also praised for size, moisture, and seasoning, though testers found that saltiness was not consistent across samples.

The comparison went beyond taste. Consumer Reports also reviewed sodium and tested packaging and chicken samples for chemicals associated with plastics, including BPA, PFAS, and phthalates. The secondary report says no PFAS were found, while phthalates appeared in nearly every chicken tested, generally below Consumer Reports’ level of concern.

Because these findings come through a secondary summary rather than the original Consumer Reports report, editors should treat the health-related details with caution until the primary testing data is reviewed. For readers, the broader takeaway is that value, flavor, consistency, and packaging concerns are all becoming part of how prepared supermarket foods are judged.