Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step‑by‑Step Instructions for The Ultimate Vegan Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
- In your food processor, blend the super firm tofu, white miso paste, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, olive oil, salt, and water until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
- With the processor running, slowly add the vital wheat gluten and blend for another 3-4 minutes until the dough becomes stretchy and smooth.
- Dust a work surface lightly with flour, transfer the dough, and divide it into four portions, shaping each into fillet-like shapes, about ¾-1 inch thick.
- Grease a baking dish with olive oil, place the fillets in the dish, drizzle with more oil, add a small splash of water, and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes, then flip the fillets, adding more water and oil if needed, cover again, and return to the oven for another 20 minutes.
- After 50 minutes, remove the foil, brush with spice rub, increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C), and bake for another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the vegan chicken rest for about 10 minutes before serving in a sandwich, salad, or as a main dish.
Nutrition
Notes
Press tofu well for the best texture. Use a high-quality food processor for smooth blending and watch the baking time closely to avoid drying out.
