I tried supermarket chicken kievs – my winner was cheap and had a delicious ingredient that added an amazing crunch

GOLDEN, garlicky and oozing with buttery filling – we all love a chicken kiev.

They were first introduced to the UK by Marks & Spencer in the 1970s as its very first ready meal.

Peter JordanLucy tried various chicken kievs to hunt down the best flavour[/caption]

Today, supermarket shelves are packed with options, from budget packs to “gastro” meals. But which are best?

We grabbed our knives and forks (and a LOT of napkins) to put a selection of supermarket chicken kievs to the ultimate taste test.