Costco vs. Trader Joe's: Which Has the Best Orange Chicken?

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Costco vs. Trader Joe's: Which Has the Best Orange Chicken?
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The most beloved Trader Joe's product of all time now has stiff competition from—where else?—Costco. Find out which brand reigns supreme.

I decided to find out for myself, picking up packages of both brands and preparing them side-by-side for an easy appraisal. Break out some chopsticks and follow along to see how they stacked up.Per Serving : 320 calories, 16 g fat , 330 mg sodium, 24 g carbs , 21 g protein—er,"Trader Ming's," as it says on the package—and I was a little underwhelmed. Goopy-sauced Chinese breaded chicken dishes are a guilty pleasure of mine, but this one tasted a little off to me.

The Crazy Cuizine version from the warehouse club is more tender, more toothsome, and equally affordable, given the massive quantity of chicken bits included in the box. With the Trader Joe's brand, I couldn't bear to even box up the leftovers. But the rival brand tasted great even when reheated the next day. I simply can't say the same about many, if any, other frozen foods at all.

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