Daring reviews and discussion

4.3

85% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Convincing shreddy texture
  • Bold savory flavor
  • Clean ingredient list
  • Versatile cooking performance
  • Occasionally excessive saltiness
  • Uneven flavor consistency
  • Sensitive stew/microwave texture
  • Small package sizing

Daring reviews state the brand works as a convincing plant-based chicken: reviewers praise authentic, shreddy chicken-like texture and bold flavors (Cajun, lemon, buffalo) but note inconsistent taste/texture for some flavors and excessive saltiness in a few items. This makes Daring a smart buy for shoppers seeking versatile, non-breaded vegan chicken that sears and grills well, though cautious buyers should expect variability between SKUs and occasional strong salt or off textures.

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37 reviews and posts

  • Daring is great because it is plant-based and uses clean ingredients. The flavor is excellent as well, with a strong flavor that is not overpowering. The buffalo-flavored plant-based chicken wings are my favorite. They are a wonderful healthy alternative to traditional wings.

  • I've tried both their original chicken pieces and one of their frozen meals. I like their plant-based chicken pieces, but I don't think they are the closest to chicken. They do a fine enough job, but they could be improved some. I do like that these have good ingredients in them. The frozen meal I've tried from them is good. The amount of their plant-based chicken in the bowl felt fair. It's fairly expensive, so I only tried it because of a deep discount.

  • Daring lived up to the hype! I loved the flavor of the Cajun product. The texture was also on-point. Well done to Daring for nailing plant-based chicken!!!

  • I love that Daring makes vegan "chicken" that looks and tastes like chicken without all of the heavy breading. It cooked easily on the stovetop. I diced it up and made homemade "chicken" soup with it one day and, on another occasion, I grilled it and then added it to my "chicken" pot pie and it was delicious. I like the original flavor better than the lemon one.

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    Nice vegan "chicken" alternative without all of the breading.

  • I really didn’t like these, but really wanted to. I’ve tried a couple products and they were really unappetizing. The texture and taste not good.

  • You won't believe it, but I made the switch from being a non-vegetarian to a vegetarian, and let me tell you, this plant-based chicken is a game-changer! The texture and flavor are so incredibly close to the real thing, it's like they're long-lost siblings. I was absolutely amazed by how authentic it tasted!

  • Overall, not bad! I got their chicken tenders from Monty's Good Burger. The texture was like..... wet bean curd (which sounds a lot worse than it is), but I enjoyed it.

  • As a former chicken eater, I find this product an excellent replacement! I really like all the flavors they have to offer, but the breaded chicken is by far the most favorite in our household. Just throw them in air fryer and in a few minutes, a healthier version of "fried chicken"! The other flavors that are unbreaded substitute really well for any place you would normally use chicken. We just made Italian white bean and kale soup and added lemon-flavored chicken bits into the soup --- really good! It has the same texture as chicken, breaks apart along the fibers like chicken, but the most important - no chickens are harmed and production is lot more sustainable than breeding chickens. Out of all the chicken substitutes I've tried, this one is by far the best replacement!

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  • I have tried their original and cajun pieces, and found them both to have a satisfying chewy texture and good taste. The downsides are their products are quite expensive for a small bag, and they do not recommend microwave preparation for the chicken pieces, which would be convenient.

  • One of my favorite plant-based chicken brands. I really appreciate a grilled chicken offering as opposed to one that's coated in batter and fried--making something that should be healthy high in fat and low in protein. The lemon one is especially to die for.

  • The texture of this chick’n is really nice. And I love that it’s an alternative to seitan for those who are keeping their wheat consumption low or folks staying gluten-free. The unbreaded ones are a little more versatile, but the breaded ones are good too.

  • Daring makes some of my favorite fake meats currently. It's flavorful and easy to eat in wraps, salads, or just with dressing.

  • This is life-changing!!!! I’ve been a vegetarian for 11+ years and this is, by far, the best meat substitute I’ve ever tried. The Cajun flavor is a staple in our home, I’m making quesadillas with it tonight. I also love using it on a Caesar salad. I recommend this to everyone and truly believe it could convince the world to go meatless. It’s so good I’m actually slightly terrified it’s real chicken sometimes… The only con is the high price point! I wish we could make a meat free lifestyle more accessible.

  • This is my favorite vegan chicken by far! I have a little one with many allergies, so our vegan options are limited. This fits the bill, I just wish it came in bigger packages and was easier to find. It cooks up nicely and can be used in any recipe. I like the original the best.

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    Make a larger package please!

  • This is absolutely delicious. It actually the first plant based chicken I've tried that actually tastes like grilled chicken. I also love that it's made from clean ingredients, it definitely makes it easier to support more plant based products.

  • The Cajun one is delicious! The flavor is great, and they’re easy to cook. The texture is one of the best I’ve had for meat alternatives, so if you want something very similar to meat, try this out. I look forward to trying the other flavors.

  • Love their cajun ones! Definitely the closest to real chicken as you can get. Their website also has a lot of good recipes if you need inspiration.

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    I wish they came in bigger bags. We go through them so quickly in our house!

  • My freezer is exploding with Daring. My husband, who is pescatarian, loves these as a chicken alternative and it has become a staple in our household. They taste delicious and are easy to prepare.