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Vegan Fried Chicken

Vegan Fried Chicken

American
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30 minutes
4 people
Easy≤30 min & ≤6 steps

30 min · 6 steps

Easy: ≤30 min and ≤6 steps

480 kcalper person
Protein 22g
Carbs 48g
Fats 22g

About this dish

Seitan marinated in spiced oat milk, dredged in seasoned flour and fried to a craggy, golden crust — a plant-based take on the Sunday-dinner classic of the American South.

Allergy Info

Gluten

Diet Info

Vegan

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Oat milk, unsweetened500 ml

Plant Proteins

  • Seitancut into large pieces500

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour250 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Garlic powder1 tsp
  • Onion powder1 tsp
  • Smoked paprika1 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper0.5 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Hot sauce2 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oilfor frying1 l

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Deep-fat fryer
  • Wire rack
  • Tongs

Method

1

Combine the oat milk and hot sauce in a large bowl, add the seitan pieces, cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Approx. 5 minutes
2

Whisk the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper and salt together in a wide bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
3

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pot to 170°C.

Approx. 7 minutes
4

Lift each piece of seitan from the marinade, letting the excess drip off, and dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour.

Approx. 5 minutes
5

Fry the seitan in batches for 8 minutes per batch, turning occasionally, until deeply golden and crisp.

Approx. 8 minutes
6

Drain the fried seitan on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Approx. 2 minutes