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Made by the Masters

Tyson® Pitmaster Chicken brings naturally hardwood-smoked thigh pieces and wings straight to your menu. It’s expertly crafted for operators who refuse to settle. Serve it as is or spin it with your own signature sauce to make an offering unmistakably yours. Made with all natural* ingredients and fully cooked for convenience and consistency, it delivers on-trend taste while helping streamline prep and reduce demands on labor and equipment. Discover more in our brochure.

Why Plate Pitmaster

Consumers are increasingly seeking high-protein menu offerings. Tap into this demand with our portfolio of thigh pieces and wings that help you deliver strong protein claims, craveable flavor and operational efficiency.

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Operational ease and consistency

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On-trend and naturally smoked

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Balanced, adaptable flavor

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Quality performance

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“Smoking wings takes a long time with careful temperature control. Because they are pre-smoked, these wings allow operators to add a unique twist on their menu, offer something different to customers and justify a higher price point.”

— Ghost Kitchen Chef and Owner Operator 1

The Flavors of the Pit. Simplified. Streamlined.

It’s time-extensive and expensive to smoke your own meats. With Tyson® Pitmaster Chicken, you can bring fully cooked, pitmaster-approved 2 products to your menu.

Overhead view of smoked chicken wings, a barbecue sandwich, grilled corn, asparagus, fries, sauces, and sides arranged on rustic wooden table
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“These are absolutely delicious. They’re very easy to use and do not require a lot of effort from my team to produce something like we were sitting over a smoker for eight hours. Bravo!”

— Lodging/Hospitality Executive Chef 1

Bold Recipes With Captivating Flavor

Serve trending applications, like taco twists, crafted sandwiches, hearty group platters and inspired brunch options featuring naturally smoked Tyson® Pitmaster Chicken.

THIGH PIECES
Tray of three smoked chicken tacos topped with cabbage slaw and vegetables, served with jalapeños, salsa verde, and creamy sauce on wooden table

Naturally Smoked Chicken Taco Trio

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THIGH PIECES
Stacked smoked chicken melt sandwich with barbecue sauce and melted cheese on toasted bread, served with crispy onion rings on a plate

Naturally Smoked Kansas City-Style Chicken Sandwich Melt

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THIGH PIECES
Bowl of creamy grits topped with smoked chicken pieces, sliced avocado, radishes, roasted pepper, and green onions on a light wooden table

Naturally Smoked Kansas City-Style Chicken ‘N’ Spicy Grits

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THIGH PIECES
Bowl of smoked chicken grain bowl with sliced chicken, beans, pickles, pickled onions, slaw, grains, and barbecue sauce on wooden table

Naturally Smoked Chicken Grain Bowl

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BONE-IN WINGS
Platter of smoked chicken wings with dipping sauces, pickles, cornbread bites, potato salad, and pickled onions on a rustic wooden board

Naturally Smoked Chicken Wings Platter

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THIGH PIECES & BONE-IN WINGS
Tray of smoked chicken wings with a pulled chicken sandwich, mac and cheese, coleslaw, pickles, and barbecue sauces on a metal platter

Naturally Smoked Pitmaster Chicken Feast

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THIGH PIECES & BONE-IN WINGS
Large platter of smoked chicken wings and pulled chicken with mac and cheese, baked beans, coleslaw, green beans, and toasted bread

Naturally Smoked Kansas City-Style Chicken Showdown Platter

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“I appreciate the quality of the thigh meat, because it has moisture, fat and flavor.”

— Senior Living Center Executive Chef 1

Carefully Crafted Products

Naturally hardwood smoked and fully cooked, Tyson® Pitmaster Chicken offers authentic flavor with scratch-made appeal, while supporting greater efficiency behind the scenes.

Close-up of a smoked chicken sandwich on a sesame bun with sliced chicken, purple cabbage slaw, and sauce on parchment over a wooden board

Tyson® Pitmaster

All Natural* Fully Cooked Naturally Smoked Chicken Thigh Pieces

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Naturally smoked chicken wings arranged on a parchment-lined tray with barbecue sauce, mustard sauce, and a fresh cucumber tomato salad on the side

Tyson® Pitmaster

All Natural* Fully Cooked Naturally Smoked Bone-In Chicken Wings

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Cast-iron pan filled with sweet heat smoked chicken thigh pieces, lightly sauced and shredded, resting on a wooden board with metal tongs nearby

Tyson® Pitmaster

Fully Cooked Naturally Smoked Sweet Heat Dry Rub Chicken Thigh Pieces

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Sweet heat smoked chicken wings arranged on a black plate with cornbread wedges and a cup of barbecue sauce on a rustic wooden table

Tyson® Pitmaster

Fully Cooked Naturally Smoked Sweet Heat Dry Rub Bone-In Chicken Wings

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“I can’t replicate the flavor with my current labor. The convenience and consistent quality make it worth the purchase.”

— On-site Catering Foodservice Director 1

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* Minimally processed. No artificial ingredients.
1 Curion and Tyson Foods Proprietary Foodservice Operator in Restaurant Usage Testing, February 2026
2 Tyson Foods Team Member Senior Food Scientist, Master Barbecue Cook recognized by the American Culinary Federation and a former KCBS Certified Barbecue Judge
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