Unexpected Flavor: Food Reviewer Rates Smart & Final's Rotisserie Chicken

Food Reviewer Johnny Novo, known for his quest to find the best grocery store rotisserie chicken, recently shared his experience with Smart & Final's offering. The West Coast chain, boasting 255 locations, sells its whole roasted chicken for $8.99. Novo initially expressed apprehension about the chicken's appearance, describing it as "nasty" and "not looking ideal." However, upon tasting, he was surprised by its quality. "Honestly, not bad," he stated, noting that he had expected it to be much drier. He found the breast meat to be "pretty solid" and moist. While largely positive, Novo did highlight one significant characteristic: the chicken's high sodium content. "It's a salt heavy bird, I could tell you that," he remarked, adding that there was "sodium everywhere." Despite the saltiness, he concluded his review with a rating of 7.7 out of 10 for the Smart & Final rotisserie chicken, a score that surpassed his initial low expectations.