The Best Vegan Chicken Recipe
Make all of your old favorite dishes with this versatile and delicious vegan "chicken" recipe!
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Servings: pieces
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
- 1/2 cup chickpeas mashed well, either with a fork or food processor
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cup chicken-flavored vegetable broth or regular vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or other light-tasting oil
Instructions
- Mash the chickpeas very well with a fork or use a food processor until there are no whole beans remaining.
- Add the vital wheat gluten, chickpeas, nutritional yeast, and seasonings to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir well until the chickpeas are evenly distributed. You may have to use your fingers to prevent them from clumping together.
- Add the broth and oil to the wheat gluten mixture and stir until a dough ball forms. Sprinkle some wheat gluten on the tabletop and knead the dough for 30 seconds or until everything comes together and the texture is just starting to smooth.
- Separate the dough into 6 sections. Shape each section into the shape of a chicken patty or a piece of chicken.
- Wrap each piece of "chicken" in a separate piece of foil. Place each piece into a steamer basket and steam for 30-40 minutes or until the "chicken" is no longer doughy.
- Prepare the chicken however you'd like. Battered and pan-fried, baked, or grilled.
For Grilled Vegan Chicken
- Season the vegan "chicken" patty with salt, pepper, and other seasonings of choice.
- Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Spray the pan with cooking oil or 1 tsp of oil. Grill the "chicken" 3-4 minutes per side or until the outside is browned.
Notes
For nutrition facts:
** All nutrition information is an estimate only. The nutrition information will vary depending on ingredients and amounts actually used in preparations. If you don't have a steamer basket you can always place water in the bottom of a baking dish, add the "chicken" patties to the baking dish and cover. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes or until no longer doughy.
** All nutrition information is an estimate only. The nutrition information will vary depending on ingredients and amounts actually used in preparations. If you don't have a steamer basket you can always place water in the bottom of a baking dish, add the "chicken" patties to the baking dish and cover. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes or until no longer doughy.
Storage
In an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 6 months.Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 390mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g