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Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers · Vegan chicken

Plant Pioneers Meat Free Chicken-Style Pieces

Sainsbury's own-brand lightly seasoned soya chunks for curries and stir-fries.

Swap it for diced chicken

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Marked suitable for vegans on sainsburys.co.uk — checked September 2026.

The lowdown

Sainsbury's Plant Pioneers chicken-style pieces are lightly seasoned chunks of textured soya protein, marked suitable for vegans. Keep a bag in the freezer for a quick curry or a sweet-and-sour stir-fry.

How to cook it

Oven-cook from frozen on a baking tray, turning occasionally (see pack for timings).

Always follow the instructions on your pack and make sure it's piping hot before serving.

Best for

Put it to work

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