Mercadona: Fresh, Natural Chicken Boxes and Easy Recipes

The Mercadona Story: Valencia’s Retail Giant Expands Its All-Natural Chicken Offerings

The Mercadona supermarket chain, rooted in Valencia, has built a remarkable reputation for its ongoing product innovations across its store network. From confectionery and cosmetics to household cleaners, the company frequently introduces new items that grab headlines when they hit the shelves. The focus remains on staying responsive to shopper needs and keeping products fresh with new variants and formats that appeal to a broad audience in both Spain and neighboring markets.

Recently, Mercadona launched a line of canned natural chicken, pitching it as a convenient, protein-rich option for busy households. The product is reported to move thousands of units daily, reflecting sustained consumer demand for simple, ready-to-use proteins. The supplier behind this line is Totaler Frinsa del Noroeste, with production taking place at their Ribera facility in A Coruña. The chicken breast is canned in water with salt, preserving nutritional properties and making it easy to incorporate into a variety of meals.

Given the strong sales momentum of these chicken boxes, the editorial team has prepared three quick, easy recipes that showcase the versatility of this all-natural chicken as a staple ingredient for modern meals.

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Easy Recipes Featuring Mercadona Chicken Boxes

Lamb’s lettuce salad with Mercadona chicken boxes. INFORMATION

Ingredients to Prepare This Recipe

• 70 g lamb’s lettuce

• 1 can Mercadona chicken

• 50 g sweet corn

• 60 g avocado

• ½ vine tomato

• 7 g natural seeds (sunflower or similar)

• 10 ml Modena balsamic vinegar

• 40 ml extra virgin olive oil

Step-by-Step

1. Prepare a base of lamb’s lettuce in a suitable container.

2. Dice the tomato and combine with corn and avocado sliced into thin wedges.

3. Shred the canned chicken over the salad.

4. Sprinkle with seeds.

5. Season with salt, pepper, and a finish of oil and Modena balsamic vinegar.

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French omelet made with Mercadona chicken boxes. INFORMATION

Ingredients to Prepare This Recipe

• 3 eggs

• 1 can Mercadona chicken

• Salt to taste

• Chives for garnish

Step-by-Step

1. Beat the eggs and heat a little oil in a pan.

2. Finely chop the chives.

3. Add the chopped Mercadona chicken and chives to the eggs.

4. Pour the mixture into the pan and let the tortilla set, gently moving the pan to avoid sticking.

5. Fold the tortilla and serve.

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Recipe made with Mercadona chicken boxes. INFORMATION

Ingredients to Prepare This Recipe

• 1 cup brown rice

• 1 egg

• ½ red onion

• 50 g carrots

• 3 g ginger

• 40 ml soy sauce

• 1 can Mercadona chicken

• Coriander to taste

• Extra virgin olive oil

Step-by-Step

1. Arrange ginger, red onion into thin strips, and carrot sticks on a plate.

2. Heat two tablespoons of oil in a wok or large skillet. Add ginger, then the beaten eggs and move the pan to prevent sticking.

3. Before the eggs set completely, add the brown rice and crumble it into the pan. Stir vigorously to integrate ingredients.

4. Add carrot and onion and sauté on high heat for a few minutes.

5. Add the natural chicken and continue to stir until well mixed.

6. Push soy sauce to the edges of the pan and keep stirring as the dish cooks; the flavors should meld without overcooking.

7. Plate and finish with chopped coriander to taste.