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The best supermarket hot and spicy chicken
From medium to mind-numbingly hot, we found the best supermarket hot & spicy chicken
From a gentle kick to scorching heat, our pick of the best supermarket hot and spicy chicken will not disappoint! We tested 10, looking for that balanced flavour of heat and spices, a tender chicken piece and a sauce that kept us coming back for more. Did you know that in 2017, poultry overtook favoured red meat as the most popular meat choice in the UK. We eat around 529 million kilograms per year! Get ready to fire up your BBQ because we've found the tastiest hot and spicy chicken you can buy.
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JOINT-WINNER: M&S Buffalo Chicken Wings
Overall Score: 82/100
Charred, sticky and well-seasoned, we loved the moreish paprika seasoning on these wings. They're accompanied by a sachet of fiery hot sauce and another of blue cheese, which make for an irresistible combination to dip your chicken into.
In-store only, M&S £3.50 for 700g.
JOINT-WINNER: Tesco Piri Piri and Lemon and Herb Chicken Wings
Overall Score: 82/100
Zesty lemon with herbs and a gently spiced Piri Piri chilli aroma. The spices are balanced, and the two flavours complement each other. Some found the lemon one a bit too sweet, but the meat tender and juicy.
BUY NOW Tesco, £4.00 for 950g.
JOINT WINNER: Waitrose & Partners Barbecue Chaat Masala Chicken Chops
Overall Score: 82/100
Masala-inspired chicken with a lovely spiced curry, turmeric and black pepper aroma. We liked the fresh and flavourful chicken with its balanced curry flavour. Tender and juicy, but the cayenne pepper adds some extremely mild heat.
BUY NOW Waitrose, £4.00 for 720g.
JOINT RUNNER-UP: Aldi Peri Peri Chicken King Kebab
Overall Score: 78/100
A sharing kebab so delicious you’ll want if all for yourself. Tender meat crisps nicely at the edges when barbecued. Well-spiced with paprika, cumin and black pepper. However, the chilli is a little too mild.
In-store only, Aldi, £4.99 for 924g.
JOINT RUNNER-UP: Morrisons Ghost Chilli Chicken Wings
Overall Score: 78/100
One for the chilli fiends. It's delicious and sweet with smoky undertones. We loved the succulence of the meat and crispness of the skin, but some felt the spice was lost under the punch of chilli.
BUY NOW Morrisons, £3.00 for 800g.
Ocado Firecracker Wings
Overall Score: 75/100
Crisp with a pleasant charred exterior. We adored the chilli, pepper and touch of garlic for that spicy yet balanced kick. The BBQ seemed to dull down the spices a little, but they still retained the juicy and meaty texture we looked for.
BUY NOW Ocado, £4.00 for 900g.
Co-op Hot & Smoky BBQ Chicken
Overall Score: 73/100
Fantastically fragrant with green jalapenos sprinkled on top. There is a smoky BBQ aroma with hints of paprika while there's a nice chilli and barbecue taste into the chicken breast. Some found it a little bit too dry.
In-store only, Co-op, £4.00 for 355g.
Asda Piri Piri Chicken Breast Sizzlers
Overall Score: 73/100
Sticky red Piri Piri glaze and plentiful flecks of red chilli that give the chicken a tempting appeal. It has a rich tomato aroma and subtle sweetness. Testers enjoyed the fresh scent of the chicken but found the meat bland, dry and chewy. The black pepper and garlic glaze gently builds up heat without being overpowering, allowing the sweetness to come through.
BUY NOW ASDA, £3.25 for 350g.
Sainsbury's Chicken Breast Grills in Cajun Marinade
Overall Score: 73/100
Nicely herbed with visible Cajun spices. We favoured the strong lemon and oregano flavour and the slight warmth from the chilli. We found it too one dimensional with parts of the chicken being a bit dry.
BUY NOW Sainsbury’s, £3.25 for 310g.
Lidl Birchwood Cajun Chicken Sizzle Steaks
Overall Score: 69/100
A delicious Cajun and tomato aroma. We liked the herbs and the subtle chilli kick but found it tasted more Mediterranean-inspired than Cajun, leaving a slight bitterness. The chicken was also chewy and dry.
In-store only Lidl, £2.49 for 320g.
Mel is the Senior Food & Drink Writer for Good Housekeeping UK, covering all the delicious new product launches that come her way, writing about food and drink topics, and curating gift guides for the best foodie products to buy. Alongside that, she can be found developing and creating cocktails for GH and holds her WSET Level 2 in Wine and Spirits. She was part of the Good Housekeeping Institute food testing team for over four years before moving over to the digital side, so knows a thing or two about great food products. You'll find her scouring the supermarket shelves in her spare time for new and exciting ingredients to experiment with in her kitchen.
Janet Leigh is the acting food testing manager at the GHI. From Easter in January to Christmas in July (and all that falls in-between), she leads the taste test team as they munch their way through sample after sample trying to find you the best products on the market. Whether it’s the latest trending foods or your cupboard staples, she covers it all. She now writes for Digital Spy
Emilie is a freelance news writer and regular contributor for Delish UK. She has worked in food for over 5 years, with a cookery diploma from Leiths School of Food & Wine under her belt. Her spare time is spent disco dancing, cardamom bun eating and planning her next trip abroad which will always revolve around food. Duh!
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