Better Chik'n

Name: Better Chik'n
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 block extra firm tofu (roughly 12 oz / 350g size block); 2/3 cup water; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup vital wheat gluten (plus 3 tbsp); 1 tbsp faux chicken flavor (Better Than Bouillon Not-Chicken or similar; optional but recommended for taste); 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder

A vegan chicken substitute made from tofu and vital wheat gluten, steamed until tender and shredded to mimic real chicken texture.

195 min total2 servingsAmerican

Calories

380

Protein

32g

Carbs

18g

Fat

18g

Ingredients

1 block extra firm tofu (roughly 12 oz / 350g size block)
2/3 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup vital wheat gluten (plus 3 tbsp)
1 tbsp faux chicken flavor (Better Than Bouillon Not-Chicken or similar; optional but recommended for taste)
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1
Drain water from tofu package.
2
Purée tofu with water and olive oil.
3
Mix vital wheat gluten, faux chicken flavor, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a separate bowl.
4
Combine puréed tofu with dry ingredients.
5
Knead until all powder is absorbed.
6
Let sit for 1 hour.
7
Put in food processor until thick and gooey, about 1-2 minutes.
8
Break into halves.
9
Wrap each half individually in parchment paper followed by aluminum foil.
10
Steam for 2 hours.
11
Let stand at least 1 hour to cool down.
12
Rip apart like real chicken.