Vegan Seitan Chicken Delight

About this recipe

The Vegan Seitan Chicken Delight is a savory and satisfying dish perfect for those who love the taste of chicken but prefer a plant-based alternative. Made with vital wheat gluten and an aromatic blend of spices, this seitan recipe is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes from salads to sandwiches.

Ingredients

• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Directions

1. 1

   Combine wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk together broth, soy sauce, olive oil, and tomato paste in another bowl.

3. 3

   Mix wet and dry ingredients to form a dough, kneading for 3-5 minutes until elastic.

4. 4

   Shape dough into small pieces resembling chicken tenders.

5. 5

   Bring water to a simmer in a pot with a steamer basket and steam seitan for 20 minutes.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry seitan pieces until golden and crispy.