Chicken is not automatically off the menu
Current UK gout guidance does not provide a universal ban on chicken. The practical question is how it fits into your overall diet, portions and wider gout management.
Purines are only one piece
Purine content can vary by cut and preparation, but gout risk should not be reduced to a single food score.
Keep the bigger picture visible
Long-term urate control, alcohol, sugary drinks, body weight, kidney health and prescribed treatment generally matter more than trying to eliminate ordinary foods one by one.