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A piece of vegan roasted chicken sprinkled with chives on a plate with lemon wedges.
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4.50 from 16 votes

Vegan Roasted Chicken Recipe

This vegan roasted chicken is juicy and flavorful with a satisfying, meaty texture. This baked seitan recipe is quick and easy to make. It's loaded with protein too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 188kcal

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 1 cup vital wheat gluten
  • 3/4 cup cold water
  • 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (plus a little extra to brush on the baked chicken before serving, if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Optional garnishes: finely chopped chives, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add the cold water, extra virgin olive oil, and soy sauce to a small mixing bowl, then mix well.
  • Add the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, and onion powder to a large mixing bowl, then mix well.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, then mix until a dough is formed.
  • Knead the dough for 2-3 minutes or until it becomes elastic and firm.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and let the dough rest for about 10 minutes while the oven is preheating.
  • Dived the dough into 4 pieces and place them on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes.
  • Let the vegan chicken rest for at least 15 minutes before removing from the pan and serving.
  • Optional step: brush each piece with extra virgin olive oil and garnish with finely chopped chives, black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.

Notes

  • Store this vegan roasted chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or freeze it for up to six months.
  • Optional additions to this baked seitan include half a teaspoon each of dried oregano, thyme, or rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24.5g | Fat: 7.7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.2g | Sodium: 262.8mg | Potassium: 101.5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 46.2mg | Iron: 1.9mg