Stimulate makes plant-based, hyper-realistic chicken nuggets.

Ben Pasternak

Food

Simulate's vegan nuggets are praised for their authentic taste that replicates traditional chicken nuggets, making them a nostalgic treat for many customers. The spicy variant is generally well-liked, although some find the flavor lacking. Their main criticism is their relatively high price.

Simulate

Original

Spicy

Meat & Dairy

Frozen Foods

I love Nugs! I think they taste great and really replicate real chicken nuggets. The spicy kind have a little kick but not overwhelming. I love to find them on sale.

As a lifelong vegetarian, I have never, ever, ever, ever enjoyed fake meat. Until now, I guess? Nuggs have completely changed the game for me -- don't know how, but they just work! The Spicy Nuggs are nexxxxtttt level. SO yum, extra crispy in the oven with some ketchup + sriracha. 

Uuuuh no . No no no thank you . Not again

As someone who hasn't been a vegetarian that long, I still have cravings for comfort food like chicken nuggets. When I had the opportunity to receive a rebate for both kids of Simulate nuggets, I jumped at the chance to try them as easy-to-make meals for days I didn't feel like cooking.

I'm glad I did. I found both very similar to the chicken nuggets I used to eat when I ate meat. They were tender and tasty and paired well with similar sauces and dressings one would normally eat with chicken nuggets.

I'm not super super into plant-based meat, but I recall these tasting good and I liked when they had dino shapes! 

Not any better than other vegan nuggs I've tried. For the price, I expected something amazing.

Wanted to love it but texture and taste need a bit more work. Also expensive to have it regularly too. 

Honestly so fire with ketchup - they kind of taste like fish sticks 

Surprised and delighted. Definitely buying these again. 

Truly mind blown by these. They’re like really good, I kind of feel like I’m being punk’d or something. I bought two boxes for some friends and I & they were the star of the entire night. So well priced & love that my local Target carries ‘em. I will definitely repurchase

I love Simulate Foods! The branding is sick, and their products are just as impressive. It’s a brand that really stands out in both quality and style.

The texture wasn’t great but the taste made up for it. Texture is super soft and kinda mushy even when fully cooked.

The outside is on point, crunchy and crispy like a true chicken nugget. 

These are very good not chicken nuggets. That said, they were not my favorite not chicken nuggets, although I cannot place my finger on why. I would buy them again, for sure, as it's always nice to have different meat alternatives in the grocery aisle.

I recently tried Simulate Nuggets, and they were fantastic! They’re super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a flavor that’s incredibly close to real chicken. As a plant-based option, they hit the mark perfectly, and they’re so easy to prepare—just pop them in the oven or air fryer, and they’re ready in minutes. I love that they’re a tasty, guilt-free alternative that satisfies my nugget cravings without compromising on taste or texture. Highly recommend Simulate Nuggets for anyone looking for a great vegan nugget option!

Wish they had larger packs in bulk or party sizes.

I hate admitting it but I love Chicken McNuggets from McDonalds. (Even though I know how bad they are for you.) 

That being said, I'm a huge fan of NUGGS. They have such a good crunch and if you mix it with vegan sauces it really tastes like a McNugget, it's so hard to tell the difference.

When I'm craving fast food I grab these out of the freezer. They take about 13 minutes to make and save me from regretting bad and unhealthy decisions.

Simulate makes some very tasty chicken nuggets that cook well in the microwave. The biggest issue is that there weren't very many in the box compared to the price. 

Can be a bit dry and the list of ingredients I can't pronounce is a bit wild. 

Great flavor that resembles chicken nuggets very very closely! 

I was very surprised by how much these tasted like real chicken nuggets! Great option for special diets and love the branding. 

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