Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

Common questions

Is Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast healthy?

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This boneless skinless chicken breast product is processed, which limits its score potential.

How processed is Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast?

Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Chicken, Kosher Salt count in its favor; Yeast Extract is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

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65 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Target Corporation
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This boneless skinless chicken breast product is processed, which limits its score potential. While it provides a good source of protein, the inclusion of ingredients like natural flavoring and food starch detracts from its overall quality. These additives, along with the processing level, reduce the product's healthfulness compared to minimally processed whole foods.

Key ingredients 8

Chicken
Good

Chicken is a high-quality source of lean protein, essential for muscle growth and overall health.

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Kosher Salt
Good

Kosher salt enhances flavor without artificial additives, and is a natural mineral salt.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a natural, hydrating ingredient that helps maintain moisture and texture in the product.

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Chicken Broth
Neutral

Chicken broth adds flavor and moisture, serving as a natural seasoning component.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Natural Flavoring
Neutral

Natural flavoring is derived from natural sources to enhance taste without artificial chemicals.

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Food Starch
Neutral

Food starch is a common additive used to improve texture and moisture retention.

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Yeast Extract
Bad

Concentrated glutamate source — MSG-adjacent flavor enhancer.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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