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The best vegan seitan chicken recipe

This easy vegan seitan chicken recipe is perfect on the grill, fried, or in salads.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Vegan

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 no chicken bouillon paste
  • 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry and when it forms a ball.
  4. 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.
  5. Using a sharp paring knife, cut out the chicken cutlets. You can decide on how small or large you want them to be.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Reduce the water to a simmer, cover the pot, and steam for 30 minutes.
  9. Remove the cutlets from the pot and refrigerate for at least an hour. This will let the seitan develop a better texture.
  10. TO GRILL THE VEGAN CHIK’N BREASTS
  11. 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.
  12. Layer on our homemade BBQ sauce for added flavor.
  13. Enjoy!

Notes

  • NUTRITION DISCLAIMER
  • Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  • You can freeze the cooked cutlets in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and heat on the grill, stove, or in the oven. You can also eat them cold chopped in salads or on a sandwich. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 654mg (27%) Potassium 94mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 19IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% 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.