Best 6 Mock Chicken Legs Recipes

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If you're looking for a delicious and cruelty-free alternative to traditional chicken legs, mock chicken legs are a great option. They're made with plant-based ingredients like seitan or tofu, and can be seasoned and cooked in a variety of ways to create a flavorful and satisfying dish. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to reduce your meat consumption, mock chicken legs are a delicious and versatile option that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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When I was young, my mother made this recipe for us. Recently, I was going through her cookbook collection and found it. Now I make this tasty, fun appetizer for my own family and enjoy mixing the old memories with new ones. -Jeanne Herda, Burnsville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg, room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cornflake crumbs
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 pound ground pork
3/4 pound ground veal
12 Popsicle sticks
COATING:
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 cups cornflake crumbs
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Crumble ground meat over mixture and mix well. Shape a 1/4 cupful of meat mixture around each Popsicle stick to resemble a 3-in. log., In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and milk. Place cornflake crumbs in another shallow bowl. Coat each leg in crumbs, then dip in egg mixture and recoat in crumbs. Let stand for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. oil to 375°. Fry legs, a few at a time, for 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. , Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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Chicken leg shaped veal and pork, spiced perfectly, then browned and simmered.

Provided by SALLYCOOKS

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ pound ground pork
1 pound ground veal
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Combine ground pork, ground veal, salt, paprika, green pepper and pineapple. Shape like a chicken leg around a wooden skewer. Roll in bread crumbs, then in egg slightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water and again in bread crumbs.
  • Let stand 30 minutes in the refrigerator. Brown in frying pan in hot fat, add a little water, then reduce temperature. Cover tightly and let cook slowly for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 192.1 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 899 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

GRANDMA FLORENCE SLAGLE'S MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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Florence Slagle was my nephew David's grandmother and a lifelong friend of mine from the little village I grew up in. Florence loved to cook and created many memories surrounding her cooking and baking. Florence and I had shared many recipes over the years... I hope you enjoy this one! ***These are not my photos, but they...

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h40m

Number Of Ingredients 16

MOCK CHICKEN DRUM STICKS
1 1/2 lb lean ground pork
1 1/2 lb lean ground veal
1 tsp each: salt and onion powder
1/2 tsp each: ground black pepper and poultry seasoning
EGG COATING
2 large eggs (beaten well)
1/3 c milk
BREAD COATING
1 c fine, dry bread crumbs
FOR FRYING
1/3 c shortening
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
3/4 c meat stock or water
paprika (to sprinkle lightly... optional)
bamboo skewers or popsicle sticks

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all mock chicken leg ingredients together well. Form into chicken drum stick shapes.
  • 2. Beat together the egg and milk. Dip the "drum sticks" into egg and milk mixture.
  • 3. Put Bread crumbs in a bowl. Dip the "drum sticks" into the bread crumbs to totally coat them.
  • 4. PAN FRIED METHOD: .
  • 5. Fry the "drum sticks" in shortening in a medium-hot skillet. Turning to brown on all sides.
  • 6. Pour the meat stock (or water) into the pan. Cover and simmer slowly on low heat for about 1 hour until "drum sticks" are cooked and a gravy has formed. 10 servings.
  • 7. OVEN METHOD: .
  • 8. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use cooking spray to coat baking sheet.
  • 9. Place coated mock chicken "drum sticks" onto baking pan. (Optional: sprinkle the "drum sticks" lightly with paprika). Bake 15 minutes. Turn "drum sticks" over and bake 15 - 20 minutes longer or until the "drum sticks" are browned and cooked through.
  • 10. ***** Optional: You can form the "drum sticks" onto skewers or popsicle sticks to form "drum stick handles".

MOCK CHICKEN LEGS



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When my Mom was little, she would have this as part of her birthday party picnic. With it would be potato salad, dressed up B&M beans, potato chips, watermelon, brownies, and her cucumbers. Her birthday is August 16, so she remembers how it was always really hot, yet her Mom would still prepare everything for her special day. She would make enough for 2 skewers per person, and with all of her family that meant feeding 12 people. The amount of meat I have listed is an estimate, as the paper this was originally written on didn't list specifics, so I don't know how much she bought to feed that many!

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Pork

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs pork tenderloin, cut up into 1 inch pieces
2 lbs veal, cut up into 1 inch pieces
flour
salt and pepper
butter
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans cream of mushroom soup
wooden skewer

Steps:

  • Place 1 inch pieces of pork and veal alternately on skewers, almost 5 pieces per stick.
  • Season with flour, salt and pepper.
  • Brown in butter; do not crowd; turn often to brown evenly.
  • Place in a roasting pan.
  • Pour 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup over top.
  • Cover and bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours.

BAKED MOCK CHICKEN LEGS RECIPE



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Provided by crisscut

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. ground pork
1 lb. ground veal
10 crackers, rolled very fine
2 whole eggs, well beaten with a little milk
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sage
1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
8 skewers

Steps:

  • Mix meat and spices, form on sticks. Dip into eggs, then roll in cracker crumbs. Brown in a pan, then bake about an hour at 325 degrees. A double recipe will make about 16 with the same amount of egg mixture.

MOCK JERK STYLE CHICKEN LEGS



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My inspiration for this recipe is a jerk type of marinade...i did it in the oven but it could easily be done on the grill also.

Provided by Robin Batterson

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 2h45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs chicken legs, about 6 (2 tsp bat tears)
3 black tea bags (brewed with 1 cup boiling water till strong tea about 10 minutes)
1 grapefruit, juiced
2 inches fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup corn oil or 1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 teaspoons thyme
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Mix all liquids: tea, grapefruit juice, corn syrup and oil together, put in blender with ginger and blend. place this liquid in ziplock bag with the chicken and marinate 1 hour.
  • mix all remaining spices together well*. add to chicken and marinade. allow to marinade for another hour.
  • * if you like really spicy food, save some of the spice mixture and sprinkle on chicken right before roasting.
  • preheat oven to 350 degrees and bake chicken legs on a rack over cookie sheet or roasting pan for 45-60 minutes.

Tips:

  • Choose the right tofu. Extra-firm or super-firm tofu will give you the best texture for mock chicken legs.
  • Press the tofu. This will help to remove excess water and make the tofu more flavorful.
  • Marinate the tofu. This will help to add flavor and moisture to the tofu.
  • Use a variety of spices and herbs. This will help to create a complex and delicious flavor.
  • Don't overcook the tofu. Overcooked tofu will be tough and dry.
  • Serve the mock chicken legs with your favorite sides. Mashed potatoes, green beans, and corn on the cob are all great options.

Conclusion:

Mock chicken legs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a great way to add more plant-based protein to your diet, and they are also a budget-friendly option. With so many different recipes to choose from, you are sure to find a mock chicken leg recipe that you will love.

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