Iceland Are At It! NEW TakeAway Salt & Pepper Chicken Review!

[@no1init253]

After all the roast dinners & general over indulging over the holidays I’m glad to report my socks still fit !!!

[@markw5779]

😂😂😂

[@bale9123]

Used to be a regular shopper in Iceland but i cant justify their prices now.

[@harry.flashman]

low quality and expensive.

[@michaelhawkins7389]

@@harry.flashman Well they are not going to use expensive ingredients, they aim at people with working class or low incomes also ICELAND isn't expensive. yes the price has gone up but most items are 3 for £10 offer. Go to M&S or Waitrose if you want quality

[@DaleBaker-m8g]

Gaz i love your optimistic outlook, however grim or overly expensive the food may be. KZbin legend.

[@edwardjones7065]

Ah well, I am afraid if people start losing the basic fresh cooking skills and rely on packet crap then the likes of Iceland and Aldi will get bolder with their pricing. Why not strike a blow for the consumer and do a comparison Fresh v Convenience test. Great vids.

[@valwright9871]

Yes I have to agree. I brought a packet of raspberry Jaffas but on reading the list I am making my own. Got to do the fresh food and you get more

[@danmyers7827]

In fairness, people need to be taught cookery at school or at home, plus the reasons why it's a valuable skill. The energy prices we face mean that home cooking is no longer an easy choice for many. Time pressures are also a factor, in families where both parents, or a single parent, work. The likes of Iceland and Aldi know all this and are eager to take advantage.

[@michaelhawkins7389]

it has nothing to do with that...... it's due to the cost of living crisis

[@ronnie655]

Love it when you said stay positive and keep smiling even though you only get 219g for £2.50 I cant believe it! Loved it when you tried the five spice seasoning- it did make me smile!!😅

[@unysis212]

Me too - I was surprised when Gareth placed it back in its spot in the kitchen rather than binning it 😂

[@chibbledorf]

I've recently been converted to the iceland takeaway curries, you buy 3 and they're £2 each, some of them are really good. What I tend to do is cook them, then near the end add about 1/3rd of a pack of that quick cook rice and then serve. I decided to try their "luxury" range at 3 curries for £10 and I have to say they are even better, the chicken tikka saag one and extra spicy balti are amazing IMHO.

[@dannydanny4755]

Their luxury fries are great

[@Bogeyman.78]

Aye their curries are good ill say that

[@MrLoopy52]

Yes, Iceland curries are good, healthy too 👍

[@John_259]

A local handyman has some circular wooden objects on display outside his shop. "New! Wheels!"

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Gareth, It's that Iceland thing charge more less in the box, Looks nice,enjoy mate👍

[@nicolavallely8076]

A little snack if that,would be nice with chips and a chicken burger,like McDonald's,loved the smiley face ,thank you for the video Gareth xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Nicola x all the best 👍

[@kizzyfarrell6156]

Looked lovely Enjoying watching 👀 Best wishes gareth 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Kizzy, all the best 👍

[@xIDarkSideIx]

These have been out for ages like you say and are usualy two for £4, The chicken biryani one they do is proper nice, As for those ingredients I've put some info below so you can see what they are cheers! 👍👍 Diphosphates are used as emulsifiers, stabilisers, acidity regulators, raising agents, sequestrants, and water retention agents in food processing. Triphosphates are used as Emulsifier, Humectant, Sequestrant, Stabiliser, Thickener

[@user-mq3mo5ss4f]

Chicken biryani one is really nice 😊

[@Jonny_The_Organism]

Sequestrants.....the Sterile Equestrian entry to the races at Ascot... 🤣

[@valwright9871]

Appreciate that as I am certainly looking more and more at the ingredients. For a wonder there was no rapeseed oil in it.

[@carolbrand181]

Totally agree as regards price & quantity happy newyear 2024

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Happy New year

[@stewartgovan1672]

Hi Gareth. Thanks for another brill review. Looked pretty tasty. The only thing that's new is the price increase. Keep up the spot on work. Best wishes from Scotland.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Ask the best pal

[@derekrussell7651]

Hi Gareth, good review as per normal. I noticed in the background you have the Ninja appliance. I'm considering purchasing one of the same model. Is it any good? Many thanks, Rod

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes very good Rod. Look on Amazon for deals

[@diggerdrum]

Happy New year buddy and looks like a new year for the Iceland daggers... looks like the frozen chain has really went cold and unfortunately I don't shop there. They might suffer this year with poor reviews and high prices. Iceland thaws to the flames 🔥 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Happy New year

[@mikewright447]

eh up gaz , just watched this and i dont know if its the iceland i went to but there was a chinese salt and pepper pot / shaker thing you can buy , i have tried some that my neighbour gave me its ok on rice , it maybe worth a try on chips or other stuffs ?.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good idea Mike. I used to have a one used it all. Need some more.

[@tonywilliamson3532]

Very pricey, but that's Iceland for you. Sadly i'm addicted to their salt and pepper prawns, they're even smaller packets 150 grams. They were in the 3 for £5 offer.

[@beltingtokra]

I remember being blown away by salt and pepper chips in Liverpool about a decade ago, so good!

[@kevinbeck6785]

UP TEN BOB 😂😂 takes us all back to the good old days 👍👍

[@jonnosmadworld8275]

The smiley face was a proper laugh outloud moment, nice to have a bit of humour in a food review.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers

[@BurkeyLid]

Great vids love your content

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Appreciate it!

[@briancassidy6663]

This has been an hilarious video mate lol

[@wilderbeestmcc6539]

It’s way too expensive for what you get… I had a chicken breast stuffed with Stilton cheese wrapped in streaky bacon last night…Absolutely delicious probably cost about a quid.👍

[@tay7366]

It’s 5 spice with chilli flakes salt pepper and brown sugar. I make it up in a jam jar and make my own salt and pepper chips or chicken nuggets with veg.

[@stephenpark8133]

Mr BFG, happy new year to you Sir, it would of been funny IF you put 8 pieces of Chicken in and only 7 came out.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Happy New year

[@ThatGuy-zc7ob]

hope your having a good new year so far mate, these prices are really getting ridiculous though even if the food tastes good!

[@peterclarke3300]

Great review Gaz it looked tasty the price is always the sticking point and in home and bargain they have Chinese salt and chilli which is fantastic 👏👏👍👍

[@markwinter8315]

Had the Home Bargains one yesterday, spot on mate 👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info

[@debbieoneill2377]

Looks nice that. Even at £2.50 per person it's still cheaper than takeaway. You've given me an idea 🤔

[@paulrichards6894]

thats true....thats £6 in the chinese

[@Hcnjin_]

I had that salt and pepper chicken last week. omg, it was so nice it literally tasted like it's from the house of tim chinese or something

[@Hcnjin_]

​@paulrichards6894 It tastes just as good

[@debbieoneill2377]

@@Hcnjin_ I definitely need to give this a go and another poster on here said they sell salt and pepper spring rolls that are good too

[@Hcnjin_]

@debbieoneill2377 Oh, please do. I promise you won't be disappointed, they are so good and oh, I haven't tried the spring rolls. I didn't know they did them, so thanks for letting me know. I'll try them

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

Thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Barbie 😊

[@loudmouthnewyorker2803]

The internet says: Triphosphate is a preservative for seafood, meats, poultry, and animal feeds. It is common in food production as E number E451. In foods, it is used as an emulsifier and to retain moisture. Many governments regulate the quantities allowed in foods, as it can substantially increase the sale weight of seafood in particular.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers for information

[@michaelfeeney8437]

Labour intensive ready meals ? Irony there somewhere. Thanks for another great review.

[@spud3607]

Make your own "spice mix" 1Tsp salt, 1 Tsp white pepper and 1/2 Tsp five spice. Sprinkle it over 66 chicken nuggets (924grams for £3.50 at Iceland). You can always fry off a few onions and peppers if you want to add them and up the amount of "Spice mix" if it's not enough for your taste.

[@hibob5359]

That chicken smiley face made me laugh😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍

[@David-we6xr]

Can you try the new Iceland Takeaway 8 Salt & Pepper Chicken Spring Rolls? They also have a new £1 range that may be interesting to try, it has pies and bakes and stuff.

[@talldarkviking]

Dib dab... Many, MANY years ago my first taste of soup was dry packets of Knorr vegetable soup. I loved the taste (wet fingertip technique) and the crunchy dry vegetables. It seemed such a pity to add water, boil it and let it simmer. The taste just wasn't as good 😊

[@YTDumpsterBaby]

This whole Iceland range is really good. They do 2 for £4 and their chicken friend rice tastes exactly like the chinese. The Extra Hot Chicken Tika Masala is actually hot. The regular Tika masala is delicious but a little soupy, fantastic with some Nans.

[@H1-NMR]

Gaz I have noticed you haven’t tried the Goodfellas Lasagna it’s in Asda try it Gaz

[@DonnyRP]

Shocking prices. Few chicken nuggets with bit of veg

[@btcharlee9727]

This is something you can do easily yourself at home and get much better results. All that seasoning is Garlic powder, salt and white pepper. A really basic version would be to crumb some chopped chicken breast. Fry those and put aside. The in another pan heat up some oil, chuck in a small amount of onions and chilli and cook for a minute. Add the chicken and combine with onions and then slowly add your salt and pepper mixture (1tsp garlic powder, quarter tsp of salt and white pepper. Authentic way would be to marinade the chicken beforehand but you'd need oyster sauce, light soy, sesame oil and some cornstarch.

[@RivieraKid69]

"It's not a sharer...I'm trying to cut back, stop overindulging" 😂 Great review, seems decent for £2.50, probably add some chips and season them with this stuff.

[@shallotman7580]

You mentioned a while ago how the prices in Iceland where rising. The housewives of this country have the answer. Boycott this supermarket for a month.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Housewives 🤣

[@230359]

That bit with the 5 spice and you seen the date lol. Me and my missus always do and rotate the "tin"cupboard now and again,happy days eh!! that includes everything.....apart from the spice rack and I use it now and again,almost all the spices were out of date,aaaarrrrrrggggggh. I think you could knock up a nice batter dice a couple of fillets cut up some peppers onions and tomato add your own chinese spice,and it would be cheaper and nicer,but the packaging is going lower each month,then they bring out the "new and bigger" with the price higher,and it feed 2 marketing at its worst. Thanks Gareth you have saved me from montezuma's revenge..........

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@Paul-67]

Good review Gareth. Is your Tesco Chinese 5 spice out of date?

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@bobmathews9072]

You can get 600g of doner meat for £2.20 from Asda , Iceland are going to price themselves out of the market at this rate

[@MrLoonzy]

You need to remember there's easily a whole chicken breast diced, then the veg, the batter and processing of that... the seasoning. Then there's the plastic the cardboard, the ink to print the packaging, the transport, then paying staff to stack it on the shelves... it all needs factoring in, then they have a minimum % profit to make.

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Like you I do like Salt a pepper chips. I actually had a Salt and Pepper box from the Chinese on NYE… was good!! Cheers for the video mate! …. Smithy

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Smithy

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Yes, that's something I could try. I was intending to go to Iceland yesterday, but the rain was so atrocious, I decided to give it a miss and went only to Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl. And B&M where I found the Wikinger Currywurst Spicy in the jar.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@DarrenChivers]

Is this from the new Iceland ‘I’m so lazy and can’t be bothered to put my own seasoning on chicken nuggets’ range 😂

[@780jodie]

i buy that seasoning from Home Bargains huge tub was only about a quid u should try it ty for the review

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers will have a look thank you 😊

[@neilbh1843]

Gareth got say followed you from day 1 absloute brilliant reviews mate honest what you say is good and I buy what no good I avoid good when you score out of 10 as well don't beat yourself up been over indulgent in your job it's hard not too and compared to others on you tube you look good mate 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers 😊

[@MarkUK462]

Looks nice that always enjoy salt & pepper chicken 👍

[@john9508]

It looks great but a bit pricey but will still try it. Like you I would do chips with them. Great expression at the dib dab

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍

[@jim_herd]

I bought this a few weeks ago. It’s 2 of £4 online which isn’t too bad. Tastes pretty good. You should try their whole chicken breast Chicken Kievs;).

[@jim_herd]

You get 4 packs of two Chicken Kievs for £10 online. They were pretty succulent done in the air fryer;).

[@Bogeyman.78]

aye my moms loves them, I like them too to be fair, but needs to the whole breast ones, can eat two at same time, don't like the ones made up of chopped chicken, chewy 😂😂

[@themoocher3029]

Bang on them Kievs nice with mash and bit of veg 👌🏻

[@ashtonj35]

Hi , watch all your videos , love watching them , I don’t usually comment , but Iceland have brought out a pound range , maybe you need to go and try and test and do some comparisons , like on the pancakes , mince or cheese with the expensive Ones , new pound pies as well , you always say iceland are expensive and they can be , so now a quid range lol

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks for the info! Will do

[@andrewbush3744]

Very nice salt and pepper chicken Chinese type meal good video as usual its getting worse food prices

[@duncanmit5307]

Basic Chinese salt and pepper mix. 3 teaspoon salt ....1 teaspoon sugar....... 1 teaspoon msg.........1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice.............you and add too it....dry chill ..garlic powder..anything you fancy👍👍👍

[@nindiheer3790]

Might aswell cook chicken dippers with some peppers 😂

[@timcrook2231]

Cheers Gaz definitely smaller portions bud 👍🔝😉😎

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Tim

[@No_Rice_No_Power]

That five-spice jar is not used that way Gareth... The seasoning pack contains only a tiny finch of that Chinese Five Spice. 😂

[@H1-NMR]

I would have tossed them in some sauce but with inflations atm this is a good product but it’s almost 1p a gram🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andygraves3658]

I would try it, but there is no Iceland near me. I do have a positive. Love the Ninja Air Fryer, cant do everything in there. I have got a Sage Oven arriving Saturday. Cant wait to try it out.. You did say to me, treat yourself 👍so I am.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Andy

[@grahamparsons3406]

I've noticed that several places are selling battered chicken pieces, with the batter getting thicker and thicker over the past couple of years, whilst the chicken content has been dropping.

[@MD-gc4xq]

M&S extra special chicken tikka in an orange circular plastic dish is amazing for £6 there’s enough for 2

[@walkfarm1]

Yesterday I added some soya sauce to some bulgur wheat and then worried when it went out of date. Looked today and the date on the bottle was 2010. Neither of us were ill, I am pleased to report but I think you are only supposed to keep it for about 3 months once opened.

[@wouldya8032]

You better check your use by dates more often those condoms in your wallet may be a bit suspect you don't want a 2024 baby.

[@FoxyLad]

Everything is shrinking while the cost of food are going up they think we are all daft and don't notice it happening but we do... On to that Jar of seasoning Gareth WTF 1984 You would have been a kid Goodness Gracious 😂 loved your reaction to it 😂 Made my day 🫡

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha cheers

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Gareth,Thanks for sharing this video I totally agree with you it was a bit expensive but looked nice Gareth, I was just wondering if you could do a review on VEGAN PLANT BASED Chicken bits & VEGAN PLANT BASED Garlic, chicken breast they usually sell them in Aldi’s thanks all the best Lin 👍✨

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome thank you 😊

[@780jodie]

u can buy that seasoning huge tub in Home Bargains about £1.50

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Very good too.

[@stevemee6640]

It may be more-ish but at 30p a bite it's a pretty expensive craving. 🤑 But good on you giving it ago. Maybe not such a good idea dabbing the five-spice!

[@marksatchwell9351]

Hadn't them Chinese chicken chunks used to be in frozen 500 gram bags at Iceland , for £2.50 ? Obviously making more money out of repackaging . You can get that Chinese salt and spice mix from farm foods , £2 for a decent sized container . 👍😁

[@Stratboy999]

Pricey for a handful of chicken nuggets and some salt.

[@susiewatts1982]

Happy New Year Gaz Xx

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Am the best Susie 👌

[@DavidNettleton-l3r]

Bit pricey but they are nice with rice and chips 😊😊

[@polymath9372]

It looks like the sort of dish to which you need to add a meal...

[@dougie60892]

Not enough food in that one for you Gaz😄, need a bigger box.

[@chrisburt1957]

We found with spice racks some were never used and were two years out of date so buy as you need

[@patriciamccormack7626Teashee]

Thank you for a great review Gaz 👍♥️ Couldn't agree 💯 more with you about the prices😮 This'll be one for the son's menu 🤤😋👍 I was lol at the 🙂face😂 and the dib-dab, I done that with a 🌶️ mayonnaise I got my son🤯 "hell mend me", as my mother always said 😂 Have a lovely day Gaz ❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@simong7539]

Just shows the contempt retailers have for their customers sadly. They know people mostly don't have the time to cook meals from scratch so they think they can get away with stuff like tweaking the recipe or weight and calling it new. Anyone else notice that ready meals started to make an appearance in the supermarkets right around the time cookery was removed from the curriculum? Labour had a proposal to reintroduce it in 2008 over concerns about childhood obesity but the coalition government from 2010 kicked it into the long grass.

[@valwright9871]

Well observed and indeed proves it was all a plan.

[@roymillsjnr5172]

They don't do frozen stuff at our home bargains ,mind you ,it's Rotherham 😂🙌

[@joearl105]

Had to laugh at the smiley face chicken nuggets 😂

[@sheilabutcher776]

I've been with you from the early days. It's been a bit depressing lately. You really shine with real food. Perhaps within limits of parenting responsibilities you expand that range. Xx

[@Akiratatto0]

Can you review the new Iceland pizza burger and the extra large burger patties please! I'd like to see what you think

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Will do cheers

[@CITU-en1th]

Thought I had sent you a plastic tub of slat and pepper seasoning when you had a PO box , I got it on Amazon...KMC 250gram tub

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers yes long used mate thank you kindly

[@DLC-sy7pp]

I have to be careful how i word this but Iceland frozen meals have gone right downhill. I used to like the Biryani Chicken, but I noticed a difference in the meat/chicken. They're telling lies about the content (volume), and the quality. I've also found hairs in the food the last 2 times, so I don't buy anything like that from there anymore. The chicken is a concoction of TVP and chicken offal etc. But they don't tell the consumer. Most of their meals are made in Thailand and have little to no regulations. Just remember, buying cheap nowadays you're buying poison.

[@TheChodax]

Hi Gareth, it happens when an product contract ends with an existing supplier. Aldi then go off and put the same or a similar product out to tender to other contract food manufacturers. This doesn't always happen quickly and if the product has been off the shelf for a while then it comes back as 'I'm New!' Usually the product comes back at either an increased price or in a smaller serving. Very deceptive.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers pal

[@PaoloBanke]

8 bits seems to be the norm in most ready meals whatever the meat, at least at the moment, but I suspect that will lower as time goes on. Maybe even dropping to as low as 5 or the pieces becoming smaller. It doesn't look much of a meal for £2.50. Would need a bag of rice. The few spices will of course enhance it. Diet wise northerners are brought up on pies, chips mash and mushy peas is about as far as we get with veg so when the need rises to change the diet a little its not easy 🤣.

[@BethD765]

Rebranding for the New Year🎉😂🎉

[@poppyhowland2648]

When i started having these from iceland they were £1.50 the rice was £1.75 and had more in, the price now you may as well get a takeaway

[@JonPaul1953]

Thing is Gaz, buy that from your local takeaway and that's all you'll get, but it'll cost more than double that🤷‍♂️. Mate, 5 spice is in salt and pepper mixes, you ain't meant to eat it on its own...raw🙄😉🤪🙃😂!. Home Bargains S & P seasoning is just like from the Chinese, and it's got MSG in it👍.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Very true lol 😆

[@bifflee3603]

I love salt and pepper chips and chicken from the local chinese, cant beat it

[@juliehedley8074]

Tesco sell a brand called Diggers in the freezer, chilli salt chicken strips (and plain version) and chicken balls, these are exactly the same as from the Chinese takeaway, about £3.50 a bag but delicious with rice, onions, peppers and a bit of Mayflower curry sauce 😋 x

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I've reviewed diggers chicken in the past. Think I enjoyed it. Cheers 😊

[@juliehedley8074]

@@BaldFoodieGuy don’t know how I missed it! 🙈 have to trawl back and look 😂

[@juliehedley8074]

Found it! Was 2 years ago and I’d watched it 🙈 memory not like it used to be 😂

[@philipjones9458]

Morrisons chicken thighs 4 in a packet, can be eaten cold or heated in oven 20 mts 180 degrees. Great value at £3 and delicious.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@marcse7en]

Regarding the ingredients list; people used to think that "E Numbers" (food additives) were bad, even though some E Numbers were made from completely natural ingredients! Generally speaking though, I think it fair to say that modern foods are over-processed and contain too many "nasties!" Happy New Year, to you and your family, Gareth! No! ... It's NOT just you, Gareth! ... Everything is expensive! 👎 EDIT: I got some "New" food ... They were potatoes! 🥔 😋

[@peterhall2810]

You can buy salt and pepper oven chips in Sainsbury's.

[@Wiiggz]

The salt and pepper Iceland stuff is nice but it’s just a pepper taste, no salt. If you go to a salt and pepper chippy you expect to be drinking lots afterwards because the salt content. The store bought stuff tends to be a let down. It was the same at m&s with salt and pepper chicken.

[@paulwalker2873]

Would love you to try Davidstow 72 month special reserve Cornish cheddar 400g. Tesco. It’s very moreish!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Definitely worth a look at cheers

[@paulwalker2873]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Trust me, you won’t regret it!

[@paulwalker2873]

@@BaldFoodieGuy I think it’s on offer at the moment

[@misolgit69]

they used to do salt and pepper strips in bags

[@barrymorgan6931]

Have you tried koka spicy stir fried noodles very cheap and very nice

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Not yet!

[@annettewalter2273]

Don’t blink, you will miss the vegetables, 😂 certainly only for one. The five spice mix does taste terrible unless it’s cooked . It’s probably not gone off. I think that was a button mushroom that you didn’t like the look of 🤣🤣

[@MillhouseSpeaks]

The food doesn’t necessarily have to be new packaging new or even one word different can mean new product

[@winkingwolf]

probably new cos its a smaller version for a dearer price, as all the money grabbing supermarkets iceland are who round it off to the nearest 50p