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The BEST Southern Vegan Fried Chicken
Crispy and tender vegan fried chicken that vegans and non-vegans will love! We give you an oven fried option, too.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
To make the vegan chicken cutlets:
45 mins
Total Time
31 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
- 6 seitan cutlets see instructions for link to recipe
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup egg replacer see note
Instructions
- Click here for seiten cutlets recipe
- Whisk the 1 cup of flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried sage, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and black pepper to taste until completely combined.
- Prepare the vegan egg according to the instructions on the package.
- Dredge the cutlets in the flour to coat, then the egg, then once again in the flour to coat.
- Pour two inches of vegetable oil (canola or corn oil is best) in a heavy fry pan. We prefer to use cast-iron. Heat the oil until it’s between 350°F (176°C) and 375°F (190°C). We like to fry it at 375°F because the breading gets super crispy.
- The temperature of the oil will drop when you add the chicken, just keep it at the same heat as you started, don’t increase the flame to get it to go back up.
- Carefully place the cutlets one by one in the oil. Don’t crowd them, there should be some space between each one. If you have to cook in batches, allow the oil to go back to 350-375°F before frying the next batch.
- Fry for approximately 8 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Place on paper towel to drain excess oil.
- TO OVEN FRY
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C)
- Follow the preparation instructions, place the cutlets on a lightly oiled baking sheet and bake for approximately 10 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
- NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMERWe use Follow Your Heart Vegan Egg for this recipe and it works perfectly. It’s sold in most grocery stores and on Amazon. You can also use JUST egg, also sold in most grocery stores. We do not recommend any other egg replacer.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
239mg
(80%)
Sodium
1228mg
(51%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
679IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
144mg
(14%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 239mg | 80% |
| Sodium | 1228mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 679IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 144mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.