In the crowded world of protein snacks, athletes and fitness lovers often settle for protein bars or powders full of fillers and additives. But what if nature itself gave you a perfect protein bar, without all the extra stuff? That’s the promise behind Impeccable Chicken, a ready-to-eat seasoned chicken breast packaged like a protein bar.
On Shark Tank, the founders Nick, Alina, and Riley walked in seeking $75,000 for 5% equity in their business. They presented their innovation boldly: a clean, shelf-refrigerated or chilled chicken snack, fully cooked and flavored, delivering 27 grams of protein in 140 calories, with no preservatives or additives.
This article explores what happened during that pitch, the questions asked, the Sharks’ responses, what deal was made, potential risks, whether the company is still active in 2025, how the product is available, and where it might go next.
Im’peccable Chicken Net Worth Shark Tank Update
Nick, Alina, and Riley went on Shark Tank asking for $75,000 for 5% of their company. This meant they thought their business was worth $1.5 million. They made a deal with Kevin O’Leary and Lori Greiner for $200,000 in exchange for 15% of the company. That deal lowered the value of the company to about $1.33 million. After the show, Impeccable Chicken got more attention online and sold tens of thousands of chicken snacks through their website. If the business kept growing at about 10% each year, its current net worth in 2025 would be between $1.7 million and $2.3 million.
What Happened to Im’peccable Chicken After Shark Tank?
Following the Shark Tank appearance, Im’peccable Chicken established an online presence with a direct-to-consumer store. Their website (impeccablechicken.shop) markets the product as “Shark Tank approved,” offering nationwide shipping of their chilled products. They promote that they have sold tens of thousands of units and continue to scale.
I found a LinkedIn post from one co-founder, Riley Yen, showing that in a recent week, they made $16,459.77 in revenue, with 313 orders and 2,259 store sessions, signs of ongoing traction. Their website claims “over 50,000 chicken breasts sold.”
However, I did not uncover strong news of venture capital deals, major retail rollouts, or large-scale expansion beyond the direct channel. No clear evidence of national grocery chain adoption or major funding rounds after the show was found.
So as of 2025, Impeccable Chicken appears to still be in operation, selling mainly via their website and possibly smaller channels, slowly building brand and customer base.
Did Im’peccable Chicken Get a Deal On Shark Tank?
Yes. In your version, multiple Sharks made offers during the negotiation, and the entrepreneurs accepted offers from Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Leary after a competitive bidding situation. The terms you wrote say that Mark and Robert offered $200,000 for 15% equity as well, and Kevin and Lori also made offers. In the end, the founders accepted Lori and Kevin’s offer.
| Shark(s) name | Offer & Demand | Accepted? |
| Kevin O’Leary and Lori | $100,000 for 9.4% equity $200,000 for 15% equity | Yes |
| Lori Greiner | $75,000 for 10% equity | No |
| Michael Strahan and Robert | $100,000 for 9.5% equity $200,000 for 15% equity | No |
| Robert Herjavec | $75,000 for 7% equity | No |
| Barbara Corcoran | $100,000 for 10% equity | No |
Im’peccable Chicken Shark Tank Pitch
Nick, Alina, and Riley Backstory
Nick, Alina, and Riley all attended USC (University of Southern California). At some point, one or more dropped out to pursue this food venture. They were motivated by a personal health crisis: one founder revealed he weighed 250 pounds at the lowest point and struggled to find convenient, healthy protein food. He discovered packaged chicken breast snacks in Asia and realized none existed in the U.S. market. From that insight, he dropped out and built a factory in Commerce, California, with support from his family.
His family background in food distribution in Taiwan helped them connect to an R&D team and supply chain in Asia. They borrowed $340,000 from parents to fund the factory, leveraging their family trust and connections in the chicken industry. The founders faced typical business challenges early on: building a cold chain, handling logistics, scaling production, managing distribution costs, creating retail interest, and balancing growth with capital constraints.
They also confronted trust issues with retail buyers; they pitched to Bristol Farms, Sprouts, and had interest from Whole Foods buyers, but lacked the capital to go national right away. Their logistics and production capacity were critical bottlenecks.
Initial Pitch
The founders began by introducing a “protein bar” experiment, mixing soy lecithin, erythritol, maltodextrin, and then pivoted: “Why settle for that when Mother Nature made chicken?” They unveiled Impeccable Chicken as a natural packaged cooked chicken breast snack delivering 27 grams of protein in 140 calories, with no preservatives or additives.
They passed around flavor samples (teriyaki, orange habanero, pepper) and had Sharks taste them. The Sharks commented that the taste was clean and genuinely chicken. The founders framed this as a shift in consumer preferences toward “real food” protein, targeting a multi-billion dollar protein “stacks” market.
They disclosed pricing: they sell at $5.40 per package, with a manufacturing cost of $1.70. That margin caught interest. They described their factory in Commerce, California, and said the money to build it came from a personal loan of $340,000 from family. They explained their family’s Taiwanese distribution background and how they used those ties for R&D and supply advice.
They said their launch was seven months in, sales had reached $85,000, and they projected 100% monthly growth. They also mentioned they had done influencer marketing (spending $2,000 to get 2 million views) and that they had pitched to retail chains but were not yet in stores.
They also revealed production capacity: currently 10,000 units per month, but with $75,000, they could scale to 30,000 or even 250,000 per month. They said shipping and logistics for refrigerated meat were their biggest challenge.
Then began the negotiation, with offers and counteroffers from multiple Sharks.
Queries About the Product
Robert asked, “What do we have here?” The founders explained the flavors and mentioned cold vs heated use, indicating it’s a refrigerated product.
Robert next asked the price: they sell for $5.40. Then he asked the cost: about $1.70 per unit.
Michael asked, “What made you come up with this idea?” The founder shared his personal weight struggle, losing over 130 pounds in eight months by eating these chicken snacks, and how they lacked similar products in the U.S.
Robert asked, “Where is your chicken factory?” The founders answered Commerce, California.
Robert then asked, “Where did the dropout get the money to build the factory?” They said they obtained a personal loan from their parents, $340,000.
Robert asked whether they had pitched to retailers. They replied they had pitched to Bristol Farms and Sprouts, had outreach from Whole Foods, but were not yet in stores due to financing constraints.
Barbara asked, “How much have you sold?” Seven months in, $85,000.
Michael asked what they would use the $75,000 for. They said it would cover the cost of goods and shipping at scale.
Robert asked, “What’s your biggest worry?” Founders said logistics of shipping cold or frozen meats is the hardest part, and that although manufacturing could scale, distribution is not proprietary and could be threatened.
Kevin asked whether their plant could scale to 250,000 units per month; the founders confidently said yes.
Shark’s Responses and Final Deal
Kevin was enthusiastic about protein. He said he eats chicken all the time and joked that chickens stop him in the street. He offered $75,000 for 15% equity, given how early it was.
Barbara then came in with a stronger offer: $100,000 for 10%. She said she believed in the product and often invests in founders she trusts. She offered more than they asked.
Michael offered $100,000 for 9.5%. He said he liked the product, had experience with food brands, and believed this aligned with his interests.
Lori offered $75,000 for 10% (matching their ask) and said she loved the product and saw a whole new category in it.
Robert asked what the founders value more, equity or cash, and they answered equity. Robert then offered $75,000 for 7%.
Kevin countered, offering $100,000 for 9.4% (just under Michael’s deal) to up the competitive stakes.
Then Michael and Robert offered $200,000 for 15%, and Kevin and Lori also offered $200,000 for 15%. At this point, the founders accepted the offers from Lori and Kevin.
Thus, in the end, the founders got capital from two Sharks (Lori and Kevin) in exchange for equity, enabling them to move ahead with scaling.
Product Availability
Impeccable Chicken is now sold via its own website (impeccablechicken.shop). Their site describes the product as “Shark Tank approved” and ships chilled nationwide via cold chain delivery. They promote features like 27 g protein, 140 calories, no additives, and multiple flavors.
They show pricing and multipacks (e.g., 16-pack, 24-pack) with a discount per unit for higher quantities.
I did not find confirmed evidence of wide national retail availability (grocery chains) beyond their own online channel. Their website shows “As seen on Shark Tank” badges, and they continue to advertise their product online.
Because of the perishability and refrigerated shipping constraint, their distribution is more complex than that of shelf-stable products, limiting how easily they can enter conventional grocery aisles.
Conclusion
The Impeccable Chicken pitch on Shark Tank was bold, emotionally compelling, and grounded in a real consumer insight: people want clean, high-protein food without additives or fuss. The founders pitched a fully cooked, seasoned chicken snack as a “real food protein bar,” and earned multiple offers from Sharks battling to partner with them. In your version, they accepted offers from Lori Greiner and Kevin O’Leary, giving up equity to gain capital and strategic support.
Post-show, the company continues to operate through direct-to-consumer sales, packaged cold and shipped via their website. They claim tens of thousands of units sold and show ongoing traction. But key challenges remain: cold chain logistics, scaling retail distribution, preserving margins, competing with kitchen-cooked alternatives, and executing flawlessly in a food space.
Hey, I’m Amna Habib an undergraduate student of Bachelors in Business Administration. Shark Tank is one of my favorite TV shows of all time. The show provides a fascinating insight into the world of entrepreneurship by presenting creative solutions to common problems, which strongly connects to my academic interests. I’m interested in learning more about the strategic thinking and creativity that lead these companies as each pitch provides insightful information. I’ve found that watching Shark Tank has inspired my enthusiasm for business and entrepreneurship and has been a very enlightening and motivating experience. Apart from business and writing, I love food, shopping, and hanging out with friends and family. Read more About me.
