Seitan fried chikn is a unique and delicious meatless dish that can be enjoyed by people of all dietary preferences. It is a plant-based alternative to traditional fried chicken, made with seitan, a wheat-based protein. Seitan fried chikn has a similar texture and flavor to chicken, making it an excellent choice for those who want to enjoy the taste of fried chicken without the meat. This dish is versatile and can be prepared in a variety of ways, making it a great option for any meal.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SEITAN FRIED CHICK'N
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, and spices.
- Add the veggie broth and soy sauce and mix until combined. Knead for 5-7 minutes.
- Bring the broth ingredients to a boil in a large, tall saucepan.
- Break off small pieces of the seitan and place them in the broth (if you need to, add more water to cover them). These will double in size.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for ~30 mins, flipping each piece halfway through.
- Whisk together the flour mixture ingredients in one bowl and the egg mixture in a separate bowl.
- Fill a large saucepan about 1 inch high with canola oil and heat on medium-high to ~350°F.
- For each piece of seitan, cover in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then the flour mixture again and place in the hot oil.
- Cook on each side until crispy (~3 minutes per side)
- Enjoy with vegan ranch, bbq sauce, or another fav!
CHICKEN FRIED SEITAN
This was from the blog Voracious Vegan Eats before she stopped being vegan and changed it to Voracious Eats, then decided to end the hate mail she was getting and deleted her blog all together. I copied it word for word, so if you're missing that recipe, here it is.
Provided by vegan mom
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h40m
Yield 5 cutlets, 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 33
Steps:
- Combine the seitan ingredients quickly and knead for just a minute or two. If you knead for too long the seitan will be a little tough. Separate the dough into 5 cutlets and drop into the lightly simmering broth.
- Simmer, covered, for 15 - 20 minutes, flipping the cutlets once. To ensure the right texture I continually taste test the cutlets as the simmering progresses. If they are cooked for too long they become tough. But don't get it wrong, this is a very forgiving recipe, it is hard to mess up! They never become too tough, just a littler tougher than my perfect dream chicken fried seitan, but still deliciously, delectably tasty. Who knows, maybe you like your seitan a bit firmer. In that case knead the dough for a bit longer and simmer for a few minutes more.
- Once you remove the cutlets from the lightly simmering broth, TA DA, you have made seitan! Now you can proceed as you wish. You can chop it up and throw it into a stir fry (delicious), you can roast it in the oven (heavenly), you can chop it up and throw it into a taco salad (yum), the options are endless. But....you could make the world's most perfect chicken fried seitan. You like that idea? Please...continue:.
- Keep the cutlets in the broth but remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature while you prepare the dredging mixtures.
- In a large frying pan heat a ½ inch or so of peanut oil on medium high heat.
- Dredge the cutlets first in the wet mix, then dredge the cutlets in the dry mix.
- Fry the dredged cutlets in the peanut oil on medium high heat until they are golden brown and crispy all over. Serve on a hamburger bun with vegan mayo and mustard, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes. Or slather with vegan butter and hot sauce for hot wings, or serve with a side of mashed potatoes and white gravy. Like I said, the options are endless, have fun!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.3, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1858.3, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14.4
SEITAN CHICKEN
It might look like a lot of steps, but this seitan chicken recipe is not hard to put together. Cooking the patties in foil makes for easy cleanup. If you are looking to save even more time, you can skip the dredging step and just fry the patties in oil. It may take a little bit longer to achieve a nice crust on the outside, but the result will still be crispy and golden brown. -Peggy Woodward, Taste of Home Senior Food Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk the first 9 ingredients; stir in broth and oil until mixture pulls away from sides of bowl and form a ball. Turn onto a surface lightly floured with vital wheat gluten flour. Knead 3-5 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest 10 minutes., Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Shape into 1/2-in.-thick ovals, roughly 3 x 5-in. Place each patty in the center of a 12 x12-in. piece of foil. Loosely fold foil around patties and crimp edges to seal, making 4 packets (leave room in packets for patties to expand while cooking). , In a large saucepan, place a steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place packets in basket, overlapping as needed. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; steam, covered, until firm and no longer sticky, 35-40 minutes. Remove from steamer basket. Leaving in foil packets, refrigerate until cool, about 1 hour. , In a shallow bowl, mix flour, corn meal and Old Bay seasoning. Pour soy milk in a separate shallow bowl. Dip in milk, then in flour mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties. Cook until lightly browned and heated through, 3-5 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 616 calories, Fat 26g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 41g protein.
KENTUCKY FRIED SEITAN
Use a tofu substitute to make this addictive crispy fried 'chicken'. Try this delicious vegan party food with BBQ sauce, or in a bun with salad or coleslaw
Provided by Juliet Sear
Categories Snack, Starter
Time 1h35m
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- First, make the seitan. Blitz the tofu, soy milk, miso, yeast extract, tarragon, sage, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp white pepper in a food processor until smooth.
- Tip into a bowl and add the wheat gluten and pea protein or protein powder. Mix to form a dough. Once it has come together, give it a really good knead, stretching and tearing for 10-15 mins. It will be ready when the seitan feels springy.
- Pour the veg stock into a pan with the onion, garlic and parsley stalks. Bring to a simmer. Flatten out the seitan to 1cm in thickness, and chop into chicken-breast-sized chunks. Simmer these in the stock for 30 mins, covered with a lid. Allow to cool in the stock. Ideally do this the day before and chill in the fridge. These can also be frozen if you wish.
- Mix the spice coating ingredients in one bowl. Place the gram flour in another and the plain flour in a third. Mix enough water into the gram flour until it has a texture similar to beaten egg. Dip the seitan pieces in the plain flour, shake off the excess, then coat each piece in the gram flour mixture and finally in the panko spice mix.
- In a large frying pan or deep fat fryer, heat the oil to 180C (or until a piece of bread browns in 20 seconds). Once it's hot, carefully drop in the seitan pieces and cook for 6 mins or so, until they are dark golden brown and crispy. Transfer to kitchen paper to drain off the excess oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Serve in toasted buns with salad or slaw, or alternatively as mock chicken dippers with BBQ sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 777 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 97 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 59 grams protein, Sodium 3.62 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use vital wheat gluten: This is the key ingredient that gives seitan its meaty texture. Make sure you use high-quality vital wheat gluten, and not all-purpose flour.
- Knead the dough well: The more you knead the dough, the chewier the seitan will be. Knead it for at least 10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Cook the seitan in a flavorful broth: This will help to infuse the seitan with flavor. You can use a variety of different broths, such as vegetable broth, chicken broth, or beef broth.
- Don't overcook the seitan: Seitan is a delicate protein, and it can easily become tough if it is overcooked. Cook it for just a few minutes, or until it is cooked through.
- Use seitan in a variety of dishes: Seitan is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. Try it in stir-fries, soups, stews, and sandwiches.
Conclusion:
Seitan is a delicious and healthy meat alternative that is easy to make at home. It is a great source of protein, fiber, and iron. With a little creativity, you can use seitan to make a variety of delicious dishes. So next time you're looking for a meatless meal, give seitan a try!
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