The best vegan seitan chicken recipe
User Reviews
4
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
172 kcal
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Course
Main Course
The best vegan seitan chicken recipe
Description
This recipe for vegan seitan chicken features a mixture of vital wheat gluten and a wet blend of silken tofu, water, chicken-flavored bouillon paste (vegan), and vegan Worcestershire sauce. The dry ingredients are seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and a chicken seasoning blend for flavor depth.
The dough is formed, kneaded briefly on a gluten-dusted surface, and rolled or pressed into approximately half-inch thick discs. These discs are cut into cutlet shapes before cooking. Steaming is chosen to cook the cutlets gently, preserving a chewy texture that mimics chicken. The dough retains elasticity during shaping and cooking, critical to the final texture.
The seasoned dough and cooking method aim to create a versatile vegan protein suitable for grilling, frying, or incorporating into various dishes as a chicken substitute.
Storage notes advise keeping cooked seitan covered in the refrigerator for up to four days or freezing for up to three months. Thawing should be done overnight in the refrigerator, with reheating possible by grilling, stovetop cooking, or oven warming. The seitan can also be eaten cold, such as in salads or sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vital wheat gluten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning
- 1 cup silken tofu
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon paste no
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce vegan
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk the 2 cups vital wheat gluten with the 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon chicken seasoning until they’re completely combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk the 1 cup tofu, ½ cup water, 1 tablespoon no chicken bouillon paste, and 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce until the tofu breaks down into small pieces.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry and when it forms a ball.
- On a clean flat surface dusted with vital wheat gluten, knead the dough for 1 minute then roll or press into a ½ inch thick circle. The dough will keep shrinking, just continue to press it back. If the dough tears, press it back together.
- Using a sharp paring knife, cut out the chicken cutlets. You can decide on how small or large you want them to be.
- Place a steaming basket in a large pot and fill with water until the water is just below the basket. You don’t want water to touch the cutlets. Bring the water to a boil.
- Spray a light coating of oil on the basket to prevent the cutlets from sticking and place the cutlets on the basket. If you need to layer the cutlets, spray a light coating of oil on the bottom layer so they don’t stick together.
- Reduce the water to a simmer, cover the pot, and steam for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cutlets from the pot and refrigerate for at least an hour. This will let the seitan develop a better texture.
- TO GRILL THE VEGAN CHIK’N BREASTS
- Brush or spray a light coating of vegetable oil on both sides and grill for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they’re heated through.
- Layer on our homemade BBQ sauce for added flavor.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- Store cooked seitan covered in the refrigerator for up to four days.
- Freeze cooked cutlets in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
- Thaw frozen seitan overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat by grilling, stove-top, or oven to preserve texture.
- Seitan can also be eaten cold, chopped into salads or sandwiches.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 654mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 94mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 19IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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