Quorn, a U.K.-based company that offers a delicious range of substitute meat and vegan products, has knocked it out of the park yet again with the advent of vegan chicken fillets that offer the satisfaction and crunch of Japanese katsu fillets but are completely devoid of chicken.
These vegan chicken fillets happen to be made with Quorn's very own meatless chicken, which is made with mycoproteins. The fillets are then coated in panko breadcrumbs and a sweet-and-spicy sauce.
These fillets are also exceptionally easy to prepare, as they simply need to be baked in the oven for around 20 minutes until they're golden-brown, before being doused in the coconut-infused katsu sauce.
Gill Riley, marketing director at Quorn, noted that these vegan katsu fillets are one of the latest examples of 'fakeaway' foods that are growing in popularity ad appeal. "Crispy coated meat-free chicken continues to be a consumer favourite and many people are recreating their favourites at home, looking to treat themselves whilst tightening the belt," Riley said.
Katsu-Style Vegan Chicken Fillets
These Crunchy Meat-Free Fillets Are Made With Mycoprotein
Trend Themes
1. Vegan Meat Alternatives - The growing trend of consuming plant-based meat substitutes is driving the demand for innovative vegan products similar to meat.
2. Easy-to-prepare Vegan Foods - The trend of busy lifestyles is increasing the demand for time-efficient and hassle-free vegan food options that require minimal preparation.
3. Fakeaway Foods - The trend of recreating restaurant-style dishes at home is creating opportunities for innovative vegan versions of popular meat-based dishes.
Industry Implications
1. Meat Substitutes Industry - The meat substitutes industry can capitalize on the trend of creating innovative and delicious plant-based alternatives to meat products like chicken fillets.
2. Convenience Foods Industry - The convenience foods industry can tap into the trend of busy lifestyles by offering easy-to-prepare and time-efficient vegan food products.
3. Restaurant Industry - The restaurant industry can explore the trend of 'fakeaway' foods by offering innovative and delicious vegan versions of popular meat-based dishes like chicken fillets