Thanks to all the cluckin’ delicious vegan chicken substitutes, replacing chicken in your diet has never been easier
Whether you’re looking for something for a quick midweek dinner, a comfort food classic or a meat-free version of your favourite recipes, there are loads of brilliant alternatives to choose from.
From crispy nuggets and breaded fillets to chicken-style pieces, burgers and meatless breasts, the range available in the UK has grown massively in recent years.
Keep scrolling for some of the best chicken-free products at supermarkets and online retailers.
Supermarket own labels
Most supermarkets are committed to expanding their vegan ranges. Here’s what to look out for in your local stores:
- Tesco Plant Chef Chicken-Style Pieces
- Tesco Plant Chef Meat Free No-Chicken Breasts
- Tesco Plant Chef Meat-Free No-Ckn Garlic Kievs
- Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers Meat Free Chicken-Style Pieces
- Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers No Chicken Kyivs (Frozen)
- Sainsbury’s Plant Pioneers No Chicken Kyivs (Chilled)
- Asda OMV! Deliciously Vegan 2 No Chicken Kievs
- Aldi Plant Menu No Chicken Pieces
- Aldi Plant Menu No Chicken Burger
- Aldi Plant Menu No Chicken Kievs
- Aldi Plant Menu Mediterranean No Chicken Pieces
- Aldi Plant Menu Grilled No Chicken Pieces
- Aldi Plant Menu Garlic & Herb No Chicken Pieces
- M&S Plant Kitchen No Chicken Southern Fried Tenders
- M&S Plant Kitchen No Chicken Kyiv
- M&S Plant Kitchen No Chicken Pieces
- M&S Plant Kitchen No Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)
- M&S Plant Kitchen No Chicken Nuggets (Chilled)
- M&S Plant Kitchen Mini No Chicken Kyivs
- Waitrose PlantLiving No Chicken Pieces
- Morrisons Plant Revolution No Chick’N Pieces
- Morrisons Plant Revolution No Chick’N Nuggets
- Morrisons Plant Revolution Crispy No Chick’N Goujons
- Morrisons Plant Revolution Southern Fried No Chick’N Burgers
- Lidl Vemondo Meat Free Drumsticks
The Vegetarian Butcher
The Vegetarian Butcher has built a bit of a reputation for making plant-based meat alternatives that appeal to those who eat meat, with products focused on familiar flavours and textures.
This is a great range if you’re looking for easy, like-for-like swaps that pack plenty of flavour.
- NoChicken Chunks
- NoChicken Shawarma
- NoChicken Burger
- What The Cluck Chicken-Style Chunks
- Happy Go Clucky Burgers
- Hentastic Southern Fried Chicken Fillet
- Impeckable Chicken Breast
- Frozen Little Peckers
Available at Asda, Tesco, Ocado, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons.
Vivera
Vivera have been behind some of the UK’s early plant-based meat alternatives, including one of the first widely available vegan steaks, and their chicken-style range is just as versatile. Their products are ideal for the air fryer too.
- Plant-Based Spicy Chicken Pieces (Chilled)
- Plant-Based Chicken Breast (Chilled)
- Plant-Based Chicken Pieces (Chilled)
Available in the chilled section at Ocado, Morrisons and Asda.
THIS Isn’t Chicken
THIS keep things simple with a range of plant-based chicken alternatives made from soya and pea protein, designed to work for everyday cooking. These products make swapping out chicken simple and delicious.
- THIS Isn’t Chicken Thighs (Chilled)
- THIS Isn’t Chicken Shawarma (Chilled)
- THIS Isn’t Chicken Pieces (Chilled and Frozen)
- THIS Isn’t Chicken Deli Pieces (Chilled)
- THIS Isn’t Roast Chicken Slices (Chilled)
- THIS Isn’t Roast Chicken & Stuffing (Chilled)
- THIS Isn’t Chicken Wings (Frozen)
Available at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and Ocado.
Quorn
Quorn offer a range of chicken alternatives to see you through lunch time to family fakeaway night.
All Quorn products contain mycoprotein, a naturally occurring protein that is high in protein and fibre but low in saturated fat. Mycoprotein also contains no cholesterol and doesn’t cost the Earth to produce.
- Vegan Chicken Free Slices (Chilled)
- Takeaway Spicy Buffalo Fillets (Frozen)
- Quorn Takeaway Crunchy Fillet Burgers (Frozen)
Available at Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Asda and Morrisons.
Linda McCartney
Linda McCartney Foods have been a long-standing name in the plant-based world. Their range of vegan chicken-style products has grown steadily over the years, offering plenty of choice.
- Vegan Quick Cook Chicken Steaks
- Vegan Chicken Roast
- Vegan Buffalo Chicken Bites
- Vegan Chicken Style Dippers
- Vegan Southern-Style Chicken Fillets
- Vegan Shredded Chicken
- Vegan Chicken-Style Burgers
Available at Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Ocado.
Birds Eye Green Cuisine
Birds Eye Green Cuisine brings a plant-based twist to some well-known freezer favourites, making it easy to swap in meat-free options for quick meals and snacks.
- Chicken-Free Dippers
- Chicken-Free Southern-Fried Strips
Available at Tesco, Asda and Ocado.
Squeaky Bean
Squeaky Bean are all about quick, ready-to-eat plant-based foods, and their vegan chicken doesn’t disappoint.
- Kick of Tikka Chicken Style Pieces (Chilled)
- Sweet Smokey BBQ Chicken Style Pieces (Chilled)
- Chargrilled Cajun Mini Fillets (Chilled)
Available at Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Ocado, Brakes and Waitrose.
Meatless Farm
Meatless Farm range are known for their iconic Plant-Based Chicken Breasts.
Available at Sainsbury’s.
Shicken
For those in search of meat-free versions of hearty, home-cooked classics, look no further than Shicken.
This family-run business is inspired by tried-and-tested recipes which have been passed down over generations. Choose from a range of restaurant quality vegan chicken curries, kebab skewers and more.
- Tikka Kebabs (Chilled)
- Kerahi Kebabs (Chilled)
- Tikka Masala (Chilled)
- Korma Curry (Chilled)
- Butter Curry (Chilled)
- Balti Curry (Chilled)
- Rogan Josh (Chilled)
- Madras Curry (Chilled)
- Jalfrezi Curry (Chilled)
- BBQ Wings (Chilled)
- Lemon & Herb Breast (Chilled)
- Plain Breast (Chilled)
- Tandoori Breast (Chilled)
- Tikka Wings (Chilled)
- Tikka Pieces (Chilled)
Available at Morrisons, the Shicken website and the chilled section at Costco.
Planted
These plant-based chicken alternatives use natural ingredients and contain no additives, artificial colours, flavour enhancers or E-numbers. Planted have a transparent plant-based meat production facility which is open to the public.
- Lemon & Herb Chicken
Available in the chilled section at Tesco.
The No Meat Company
The creators of the infamous No Bull Burger have now made it easier than ever to ditch chicken and choose kinder options.
- Southern Fried No Chick Strips (Frozen)
- Hot & Spicy No Chick Strips (Frozen)
- Crispy Nuggets (Frozen)
- No Chick & Vegetable Pies (Frozen)
- No Chick Tikka with Rice (Frozen)
Available in the frozen meat-free section at Iceland and The Food Warehouse.
VBites
As one of the OG plant-based meat brands, VBites has had plenty of time to perfect its chicken alternatives.
- VBites Nuggets (Chilled)
- VBites Chicken Style Pieces (Chilled)
- VBites Crispy Chicken Burger (Chilled)
- VBites Schnitzel Burger (Chilled)
- VBites Dino Kids Nuggets (Chilled)
Available at the VBites website.
Oumph!
The range from Oumph! is ideal for weeknight dinners.
- Crispy Ch*cken (Frozen)
- Crispy Buffalo Tenders (Frozen)
- Garlic & Herb Pieces (Frozen)
Available in the frozen aisle at Iceland and The Food Warehouse.
Moving Mountains
Great Taste Award-winning plant-based brand Moving Mountains are bringing their expertise to vegan chicken with this crispy, satisfying burger.
- No Chicken Burger (Frozen)
Available at Waitrose and Ocado.
Like (Fry’s)
German plant-based brand Like launched into the UK in 2025 and quickly made their way onto shelves across major supermarkets. Budget-friendly and widely available, it’s a great option for flexitarians and vegans alike.
- Like Popcorn Chicken (Frozen)
- Like Chicken Burgers (Frozen)
- Fry’s Rice Protein & Chia Nuggets
Available at Tesco, Ocado and Iceland.
Beyond
One of the world’s most recognisable plant-based brands, Beyond Meat’s chicken-style tenders are a great option for anyone looking for a high-protein, meat-free alternative.
- Beyond Meat Chicken-Style Tenders (Frozen)
Available at Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
Richmond
Best known for their sausages, Richmond now offer alternatives to chicken too. These no-chicken pieces are a versatile, widely available and affordable option.
- Vegan No-Chicken Chargrilled Pieces (Chilled)
Available at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and Sainsbury’s.
Kulcher
Kulcher’s range is described as “bright, bold and bursting with rhythm”, with dishes that lean into South Asian-inspired flavour combinations. Ingredients like cashew nuts, cardamom, ginger and fenugreek feature throughout.
- No-Butter Chick’n
- BBQ Jerk Chick’n
Available at Ocado and Tesco.
Check out our guides to vegan sausages and vegan egg substitutes too!
