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I tried supermarket chicken kievs – my winner was cheap and had a delicious ingredient that added an amazing crunch
Jun 1, 2025
The winner might come as a surprise - read below to find out
GOLDEN, garlicky and oozing with buttery filling - we all love a chicken kiev.
They were first introduced to the UK by Marks & Spencer in the 1970s as its very first ready meal.
Today, supermarket shelves are packed with options, from budget packs to “gastro” meals. But which are best?
We grabbed our knives and forks (and a LOT of napkins) to put a selection of supermarket chicken kievs to the ultimate taste test.
Whether you're after an easy option to feed picky kids on a playdate, or rustling up a posh twist on a retro classic for dinner, we’ve picked the perfect kievs.
LUCY TOBIN finds out:
Tesco Breaded 4 Garlic Chicken Kievs (500g)
£2.75
277 calories per 100g
At just 93p per portion, this is Tesco’s mid-range offering and my kids loved it.
With the packet of four kievs cooking from frozen in 30 minutes, I found the pack made for a convenient family dinner.
There’s an average 277kcal per 100g, so on the high side for dieters.
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The actual meat content in this chicken kiev stands at only 53%, which explains the soft texture.
The coating wasn’t as crunchy as others, and the garlic butter centre is mild and creamy rather than packing a herby punch.
This helped explain its popularity amongst the kids: it tastes a bit like a giant chicken nugget with a garlic butter dip, and everyone’s plates were almost licked clean.
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