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Vegan Marry Me Chicken
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Vegan Marry Me Chicken

With crispy tofu and our signature Marry Me sauce, this Vegan Marry Me Chicken recipe is a fun vegan take on the classic comfort dinner.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 743 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian

Ingredients

Vegan "Chicken" Tofu
  • 2 oz blocks tofu 453 g each, firm
  • 4 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce 30 mL
  • 2 Tbsp water 30 mL
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs 56 g, Italian style
  • 2 Tbsp neutral cooking oil 30 mL, generic cooking oil
Vegan Marry Me Sauce
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter 28 g
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper ground
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 oz can coconut milk 385 mL
  • ½ cup vegan parmesan 40 g, grated
  • 2 Tbsp basil chopped, fresh

Instructions

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  1. Freeze Tofu (optional): Drain tofu and cut each piece in half to create thinner slabs. Press the tofu for at least 20 minutes (either with a tofu press or by wrapping the pieces in clean towels and setting something heavy on top). When finished, pat dry and freeze until solid. Transfer to fridge and allow it to thaw. This step give the tofu a chewy texture more similar to chicken!
  2. Bread Tofu: Pat try the thawed tofu. In a large, shallow bowl or container, mix together 4 Tbsp cornstarch, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp water. Put ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs in a separate bowl. Working one at a time, dip each piece of tofu into the cornstarch slurry and then into the breadcrumbs, then set aside.
  3. Make Sauce: Heat 2 Tbsp vegan butter, 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp each salt, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant. Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tsp dijon mustard, and 1 13-oz can coconut milk. Continue cooking on medium, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Cover to keep warm.
  4. Cook Tofu: Heat 2 Tbsp oil over medium in a large pan. Add tofu and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy (you may need to work in batches).
  5. Serve: Stir ½ cup grated vegan parmesan and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil into sauce. Serve over Tofu Chicken with pasta or rice!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 743kcal (37%) Carbohydrates 33.1g (11%) Protein 23.4g (47%) Fat 61g (94%) Saturated Fat 39.3g (197%) Cholesterol 4mg (1%) Sodium 1279mg (53%) Potassium 459mg (10%) Fiber 6.7g (27%) Sugar 6.8g (14%) Calcium 370mg (37%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 743

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 743kcal 37%
Carbohydrates 33.1g 11%
Protein 23.4g 47%
Fat 61g 94%
Saturated Fat 39.3g 197%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 1279mg 53%
Potassium 459mg 10%
Fiber 6.7g 27%
Sugar 6.8g 14%
Calcium 370mg 37%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.