The best supermarket hot and spicy chicken

Overall Score: 82/100

Charred, sticky and well-seasoned, we loved the moreish paprika seasoning on these wings. They're accompanied by a sachet of fiery hot sauce and another of blue cheese, which make for an irresistible combination to dip your chicken into.

In-store only, M&S £3.50 for 700g.

Overall Score: 82/100

Zesty lemon with herbs and a gently spiced Piri Piri chilli aroma. The spices are balanced, and the two flavours complement each other. Some found the lemon one a bit too sweet, but the meat tender and juicy.

BUY NOW Tesco, £4.00 for 950g.

Overall Score: 82/100

Masala-inspired chicken with a lovely spiced curry, turmeric and black pepper aroma. We liked the fresh and flavourful chicken with its balanced curry flavour. Tender and juicy, but the cayenne pepper adds some extremely mild heat.

BUY NOW Waitrose, £4.00 for 720g.

Overall Score: 78/100

A sharing kebab so delicious you’ll want if all for yourself. Tender meat crisps nicely at the edges when barbecued. Well-spiced with paprika, cumin and black pepper. However, the chilli is a little too mild.

In-store only, Aldi, £4.99 for 924g.

Overall Score: 78/100

One for the chilli fiends. It's delicious and sweet with smoky undertones. We loved the succulence of the meat and crispness of the skin, but some felt the spice was lost under the punch of chilli.

BUY NOW Morrisons, £3.00 for 800g.

Overall Score: 75/100

Crisp with a pleasant charred exterior. We adored the chilli, pepper and touch of garlic for that spicy yet balanced kick. The BBQ seemed to dull down the spices a little, but they still retained the juicy and meaty texture we looked for.

BUY NOW Ocado, £4.00 for 900g.

Overall Score: 73/100

Fantastically fragrant with green jalapenos sprinkled on top. There is a smoky BBQ aroma with hints of paprika while there's a nice chilli and barbecue taste into the chicken breast. Some found it a little bit too dry.

In-store only, Co-op, £4.00 for 355g.

Overall Score: 73/100

Sticky red Piri Piri glaze and plentiful flecks of red chilli that give the chicken a tempting appeal. It has a rich tomato aroma and subtle sweetness. Testers enjoyed the fresh scent of the chicken but found the meat bland, dry and chewy. The black pepper and garlic glaze gently builds up heat without being overpowering, allowing the sweetness to come through.

BUY NOW ASDA, £3.25 for 350g.

Overall Score: 73/100

Nicely herbed with visible Cajun spices. We favoured the strong lemon and oregano flavour and the slight warmth from the chilli. We found it too one dimensional with parts of the chicken being a bit dry.

BUY NOW Sainsbury’s, £3.25 for 310g.

Overall Score: 69/100

A delicious Cajun and tomato aroma. We liked the herbs and the subtle chilli kick but found it tasted more Mediterranean-inspired than Cajun, leaving a slight bitterness. The chicken was also chewy and dry.

In-store only Lidl, £2.49 for 320g.