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 mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Resting time10 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 188kcal
- 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
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.
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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.
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Optional additions to this baked seitan include half a teaspoon each of dried oregano, thyme, or rosemary.
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