Plant based chicken swaps can be a healthier, more sustainable, and animal-friendly alternative to chicken.
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Why Choose Plant Based Chicken Swaps?
It can be lower in calories, fat, and saturated fat than animal-based chicken, and it is a good source of protein. Plant based chicken swaps require less land, water, and energy to produce than animal-based chicken. Plant-based chicken is also versatile, coming in a variety of forms like patties, nuggets, strips, and more. If you are looking for a healthier and more sustainable way to eat chicken, plant-based chicken is a great option.
We have compiled a few of our recommended brands as a great way to start your plant based journey.
These are NOT paid sponsorships, just some tried and true options on the market.
Let's Explore Plant Based Chicken Options
Chicken-Less Patties:
Boca
Original Chik'n Veggie Patties and Spicy Chik'n Veggie Patties
Very tasty and not too caloric, wonderful with just v-mayo & pickles on a bun
Gardein
Ultimate Plant Based Chick'n Filet
Tastes like the fast food versions!Β More caloric than Boca but a little more authentic, so give and take
Morningstar Farms
Veggie Original Chik Patties
Also comes in Buffalo Style
Chicken-Less Nuggets & Tenders:
Trader Joe's
Chickenless Crispy Tenders
A simple go-to nugget.Β Crisps up nicely with a great texture
Gardein
Seven Grain Crispy Tenders
Tastes great and only 150 calories for 3 tenders
Morningstar Farms
Veggie Chick'n Nuggets
Also comes in BBQ Chick’n and other flavors
Daring.
Breaded Plant Chicken Pieces
Really delicious, possibly a bit harder to find
Rebellyous Foods
Plant-Based Nuggets
Tasty with a great texture
Impossible
Chicken Nuggets Made From Plants
Also comes in other varieties including tenders and spicy
Chicken-Less Strips:
Gardein
Chick'n Strips
Great on salads and as a chicken-less in fajita’s or in a vegan alfredo
Chicken-Less Asian Inspired Flavors:
Trader Joe's
Chicken-less Mandarin Orange Morsels
Excellent addition to a stir fry
Gardein
Mandarin Orange Crispy Chickβn
Dr. Praeger's
Perfect General Tso's Chick'n
Excellent flavor and texture, a definite keeper
Chicken-Less & Turkey-Less Cutlets:
Meati
Classic Cutlets
These mushroom root-based chicken-less cutlets are close to the texture of traditional chicken.Β They grill up quickly and are reasonably healthy.Β These are a must-try.
Gardein
Lightly Seasoned Chick'n Scallopini
Great on a bed of angel hair pasta (as a scallopini) or as the protein in a power sandwich (fits a small bun nicely!)
Gardein
Lightly Breaded Turk'y Cutlets
Really great, serve with mashed potatoes and green beans for a hearty meal
Daring.
Original Plant Chicken Pieces
Browns up well!Β Although not quite a cutlet, we added product because you can combine a few together to get a larger surface area
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