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Drive Kitchen Efficiency with Value-Added Chicken
Published: September 09, 2025
What Is Value-Added Chicken?
It’s simple really. They’re high-quality chicken products that offer the added value of being fully cooked or partially cooked to help foodservice operators reduce the amount of scratch-prep labor and time while maintaining flavor and consistency—and still leaving room for adding signature seasonings, sauces and toppings.
Value-added products come in various cook states and formats that can be timeless customer favorites, like chicken breast filets or innovative, on-trend styles that help build unique menus.
Foodservice operators can count on value-added chicken to be the game changer that helps drive variety, efficiency and sales. And with a poultry partner that offers tried-and-true legacy products, popular forms and innovative flavors and proven-to-perform product staples, you’ve got an easy opportunity for increased profitability.
Cook States for All Kitchens
There are a variety of chicken cook states you can match to your menu needs, back-of-house equipment and kitchen skill levels. No matter what’s on your menu, there’s a product to help maximize quality and kitchen efficiencies for your operation.
Raw, As-Is Chicken
Minimally processed
- Bulk pack frozen
- Uncooked (raw)
- High quality
- Easy operator customization
Raw, Trimmed & Pressed
Ready to cook from frozen
- Individually frozen
- Pressed to maximize plate coverage and less shrinkage
- Naturally shaped
- Hand-trimmed
Uncooked Value-Added Chicken
Partially cooked for easy operator customization without added prep time
- Individually frozen
- Par-frying locks in breadings and seasonings
- No need for hand preparation
- Cook to order, as much as needed
- Helps cut down waste
Fully Cooked Value-Added Chicken
Fully cooked for quick and easy heating and preparation
- Individually frozen
- Shorter cook times
- Ideal for operations with limited back-of-house equipment
- Helps reduce food safety concerns
- Speed to plate
Which Value-Added Product is Right for Your Operation?
The wide selection of products from value to premium, along with a variety of pricing tiers, allows operators to choose the chicken products that are right for their operation’s unique needs.
Tyson True® Tenderpressed® Brand
Premium, pressed and ready to impress, these chicken breast filets are individually frozen for flexible portion control. Naturally sized and all natural*, Tyson True® products are hand-trimmed for maximum plate and bun coverage and cook evenly with minimal shrinkage.
Tyson Red Label® Brand
These are top-selling products offering an extensive range of breaded and unbreaded formats with the marinade and flavor profiles in line with the demands and preferences of today’s customers. With three value tiers to fit any level of operational need, Tyson Red Label® products can help you manage costs and cut down on back-of-house prep.
Premium Tier
- Whole muscle chicken
- Premium texture and bite for a variety of applications
- Available in filets, tenderloins, chunks, ingredient chicken (diced and strips) and bone-in wings
Mid-Tier
Also known as “Select-cut”
- Made with whole muscle chicken breast portions
- Consistent portion size and shape—ideal for handheld and sandwich applications
- Available in filets, tenders, chunks and ingredient chicken (diced and strips)
Value Tier
Formed products
- Consistent in portion size and shape for individual servings
- Easy for estimating individual servings and costs
- Available in patties and nuggets
Tyson® Brand
Always pushing what’s possible, from enduring poultry classics to innovations that evolve with the trends and help solve operator needs, Tyson® value-added products help you keep pace with demand and stay ahead of the competition. Count on these products to work deliciously across your entire menu for every daypart—from whole-muscle chicken breast filets, tenderloins and bites to wings to pre-sliced and pulled chicken and more.
Can Value-Added Chicken Build Menu Variety?
You bet! Whether breaded or unbreaded, there is a broad range of forms and flavor profiles to choose from, which you can either build upon or cook just as it is without the need for extensive back-of-house prep or time.
Tyson Red Label® brand offers a selection of consumer-tested and proven† flavor profiles. A classic option like the Homestyle breading profile has a dense, flour-based breading seasoned with pepper and garlic and a hand-dredged appearance. Looking for a “true crunch”? Tyson Red Label® Authentically Crispy products deliver the craveable scratch-made look and crispy bite in original and spicy flavors. And if unbreaded options suit your menu, Tyson Red Label® Roasted products present a premium pan-seared look and classic roasted flavor with notes of carrots, onions and celery.
For tried-and-true classics and trending innovations, the Tyson® brand portfolio of value-added chicken comes through with superior quality, ease, consistency and variety. Italian on the menu? Classic Tyson® Fully Cooked Breaded Italian Style Chicken Breast Filets feature breading seasoned with parsley, garlic and Parmesan. The Tyson® Honey Stung® family of products has been a favorite for more than 30 years—and it’s still trending. Every product in the line features the irresistible combination of chicken and honey in a light, crispy breading. Got a signature sauce? Tyson® Fast Finish® Fully Cooked Bone-In Wings are your lightly coated and seasoned wing man for superior sauce adhesion. The demand for specialty gluten-free options is growing but the labor is intensive. Value-added Tyson® Gluten Free Fully Cooked Breaded Chicken Tenderloins deliver the craveable, flavorful eating experience of traditional breaded tenderloins without the gluten, the labor or the food safety risks for cross-contamination in the back-of-house. That’s a lot of value.
The Right Poultry Partner Adds Value, Too
With value-added chicken products, foodservice operators can create a craveable, high-quality, signature menu that makes serving trending forms, textures, flavors and sizes for every daypart easy—while bringing back-of-house labor and waste down, speeding up cook times and keeping costs in check. It’s essential to choose a partner that can offer the value-added portfolio, the culinary expertise and the menu inspiration to help meet your needs and keep customers coming back for more.
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†Tyson Red Label® products score well on aroma, flavor and juiciness. Tyson Foods Primary Consumer Research, 2025.
*Minimally processed, no artificial ingredients
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