Worthington Low Fat FriChik Original, 12.5-Ounce Cans (Pack of 12)

I like FriChik very much and use it in a number of recipes. Great to be able to order on line vs picking it up at a store. Prices are competitive b

While I do recall these might not be as delectable as the full-fat version, I'd have to have them side by side to say for sure, and even then I believe the difference probably wouldn't be enough to raise a fuss over. I like these so much I eat them right out of the can. Then there's the added bonus of left over gravy! I like to use the gravy over whole wheat egg noodles, or add to veggie broth when rehydrating tvp. The gravy freezes well until needed, and the FriChick itself stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week once opened. On it's own I personally don't think it actually tastes like chicken, but it quite yummy in it's own right.

I love these and the fact that they are low-fat is a definite bonus; the gravy is awesome and I like them so much that I sometimes will get such a craving that I'll eat them just by themselves <g>. My favorite way to have them is in a recipe called "Mock Chicken Casserole".There's not really that big a difference between the low-fat version and the original, higher-fat one, so I'd rather use these and save on the fat. Many times on Thanksgiving and at Christmas, I'll have these in place of the turkey most of my family has and I feel lucky that I get to eat them all by myself (well, I used to get them all to myself until one of my nephews decided to become vegetarian, too; so, now I have to share... lol). They're VERY flavorful and juicy.

With a name like FriChik, you'd expect that this would resemble chicken, right?Well, not to me. While the nuggets are similar in shape to the formed McNuggets, the taste is much more like a juicy beef meatball or meatloaf.Sodium is high here, so it may not be a good choice as a regular meal, with when I have a case of them, it's hard to make them stretch - they're a favorite.They're packed in a rather unappealing liquid, that I make sure to drain and rinse off. Others have claimed to have a use for this liquid, but I've not found anything I've liked.

Most of you vegetarians out there are probably already familiar with these Worthington/Loma Linda products, so there isn't much left to be said. For those of you who aren't, the opinion of myself and thousands of others out there is that it's well worth the try!!! Their products are better tasting than just about any other "meat" subsitutes I've ever tasted. I mean, if you insist on having your greasy, fat laden burger or "processed" hot dog (read the ingredients) or chicken leg, then go for it but if you are trying for a healthier life style, while still eating a very tasty and satisfying meal, these products can really fill the void!

I have FriChik on auto fill from Amazon...is the best meat substitute out there...and Amazon has the best prices by a long shot. My only complaint was FedEx delivered it to my neighbors house and it sat there for best part of two days before I did my own search and found it. It was delivered on Sat. (got a text it was at my front door) and when my wife called FedEx Office in Oshkosh...they said there was nothing they could do about it until Tuesday when the driver came back. Just glad it was warm, as it would have frozen and been ruined in a Wisconsin winter.

A great addition to your Thanksgiving stuffing for a meatless dish.

Don't get the idea that these will substitue for chicken nuggets! They are canned, so they are wet and mushy. However, if you are a vegetarian like me, and are looking for variety in your diet, its a good source of protein, easy to prepare into a good menu item, and reasonably tasty. They weren't exactly what I expected, but I'm not really disappointed.