Chicken Mince & Turkey Mince: Lean Alternatives We Stock

Quick answer: Chicken and turkey mince are popular lean choices for burgers, meatballs and bolognese. We don't sell poultry mince, but lean beef mince is a similarly lean swap, and diced chicken breast can be pulsed into mince at home in a food processor.

Closest cuts we stock

We don't sell chicken mince or turkey mince at the moment. These are the closest cuts we do stock:

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Make chicken mince at home

Chill diced chicken breast for 15 minutes, then pulse it in short bursts in a food processor until coarsely minced. Cook poultry mince until it reaches 75°C with no pink.

Lean swaps we stock

Our lean beef mince works in the same recipes; see protein in beef mince: lean vs standard.

Looking for something else? Browse everything we stock or read our meat cuts chart.

How we pack your order

Your order is packed at our butchery at St Stephen, near St Austell, in a double-walled box with a sealed thermal liner and gel ice packs, then delivered by DPD next-day on the day you choose. Free delivery over £85.

Meat Supermarket double-walled delivery boxExtra strong boxWhite double-walled corrugated cardboard
Sealed thermal liner used to pack meat ordersThermal linerAir-infused, padded and sealed
Gel ice packs packed with each meat orderGel ice packsRecyclable film, non-toxic food-grade gel
DPD driver delivering a Meat Supermarket boxDPD deliveryOn the day you choose

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Frequently asked questions

Do you sell chicken mince or turkey mince?

No. We stock lean beef mince, plus chicken breast and diced chicken breast that you can mince at home.

Is chicken mince healthier than beef mince?

Chicken breast mince is usually lower in fat than standard beef mince, but 5% lean beef mince is close; check the nutrition label of each pack.

What temperature should chicken mince be cooked to?

75°C all the way through, with no pink meat and clear juices.