Viral supermarket chicken hack sparks debate: ‘That isn’t right’

We all know just how versatile a supermarket-cooked chicken can be, but it turns out we’ve not been using it to its full potential.

Every inch of the dinnertime staple has a purpose, including the plastic bag it comes in.

A new way to serve up the Woolworths or Coles cooked chicken is going viral online, but it’s truly a game of trust the process.

“I was really on the fence about it”

Shoppers are shredding chicken like they normally would, before placing it back inside the plastic bag it came in and adding ingredients – such as rice, cucumber, grated carrot, sesame seeds, seasoning – as if the bag is a bowl.

The process turns the ordinary chicken into an easy, mess-free burrito bowlthat requires little to no washing up afterwards.

For Danielle Mitchell, 32, the idea felt “strange” at first, but she wanted to see for herself what all the online fuss was about.

“I was really on the fence about it, and I think that’s what intrigued me to try it. I was like, there is no way that’s actually good,” the Brisbane mom told news.com.au.

“There’s parts of me that almost even get the ick. I look at it, and I’m like that isn’t right.”

Mitchell pushed past the ick, which she found very quickly became an almighty yum!

Just like any parent, finding something affordable and convenient makes the hack a big tick for her household.

“[It’s] so simple. No cooking involved, just cutting a few ingredients, chucking it in a bag, shaking it and then it’s all good to go,” Mitchell explained.

The grocery docket revealed a $30 feed, which included the chicken and her ingredients of choice, rice, tinned corn, a can of Mexican beans and taco seasoning.

“Looks elite” 

While it was a hit with her family, the innovative culinary chicken seems to have ruffled some feathers online.

Mitchell shared a video of herself pulling the meal together, leaving many unsure.

“The bacteria on the bag, the hands that touch it, deli, to you to check out. Yeah, I’ll pass,” one user said.

“Why wouldn’t we just mix this in a bowl?” another questioned.

“The … germ freak that eats with the same plate and fork-in me could never. But does look tasty,” a third joked.

Another pointed out: “This looks elite!! But the chook [chicken] bag is SENDING me.”

Popular seasoning brand Mingle is a companion commonly popping up to accompany the viral meal.

Founder Jordyn Evans says it’s been great to see the creativity.

“It’s always so fun to see Mingle being used in these trending recipes – it goes to show that healthy flavour doesn’t have to be boring, and these chicken recipes are far from boring.” Evans told news.com.au.

“While the chicken juices at the bottom of the bag weren’t for everyone, the majority agreed it’s an easy win for busy nights.”

Mitchell, however, says people shouldn’t be so quick to chicken out.

“Don’t knock it till you try it kind of thing. It does look gross, and I think that’s the whole hook of it on social media. It’s scroll-stopping,” she said.

She isn’t the only one. Others have attempted the recipe, sharing their creations online as inspiration for families looking to try the cheap meal.

Creator, Kelly Norman, tried it out with a Coles chicken, labelling it ”the easiest dinner you’ll ever make.”

She added spring onion, seasoning, soy sauce and rice before mixing it inside the bag with tongs and topping with BBQ Japanese sauce.

“This viral rotisserie chicken bag might be my favourite lazy dinner obsession,” she captioned the post.

news.com.au understands Woolworths encourages its customers to follow food safety guidelines.

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