Do you want to make your menu appeal to more people, especially vegetarians and vegans? Or perhaps, people who really love chicken but can’t have too much of it?
Here’s our list of vegetarian and vegan-friendly chicken substitutes. While these chicken meat alternatives may not taste exactly like real chicken, these ingredients certainly can be used to flavour your dishes in place of mankind’s favourite meat – and still taste amazing!
Potatoes
When properly prepared, potatoes can mimic the texture of chicken well. One of the best things about potatoes is that they can be cooked in a variety of ways. This means that you can really give your vegetarian dish a unique flavour profile by simply preparing your potato ingredients differently.
For example, potatoes can be roasted, boiled, steamed, baked, and even grilled ¬– the possibilities are endless, yet each method of cooking works amazingly well to bring out its delicious flavour. Did you know that potatoes are a great substitute for meat too? They are often used to transform popular meat items on your menu into vegetarian favourites, including burgers, soups and casseroles.
A chicken-free meal can still be fantastic
Eliminating chicken from a recipe doesn't mean compromising on taste, texture or flavour. There’s a world of possibilities available from just these simple chicken substitutes alone. Explore what you can do with these ingredients, then find your best substitutes and cook up incredible meals that both meat and vegetable lovers will enjoy!
Unilever Food Solutions is home to many plant-based products that can be used as meat alternatives, from NoChicken chunks to NoChicken burger. If you’re looking for vegan dressings to pair with your dishes, check out Hellmann’s salad dressings for a flavourful taste!
