VEGAN FRIED CHICK'N

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To make these you will need:

For the vegan chicken pieces:

60gr chickpeas
35gr firm tofu
1/4tbsp vegan chicken seasoning
1tbsp soy sauce
1tsp garlic powder
1tsp cayenne pepper
1tsp onion powder
1/2tbsp vinegar
80gr vital wheat gluten
80ml water
1liter veggie stock
+oil for frying

For the batter (to dip the pieces in):
150ml vegan milk ( I used soy milk)
3tsp vinegar ( I used apple cider vinegar)

For the breading:
100gr all purpose flour
3tbsp cornstarch
1tsp salt
1tsp pepper
1tsp cayenne pepper
2tsp vegan chicken seasoning
1tsp onion powder

First we're going to make the vegan chicken pieces. Mash the chickpeas and the firm tofu roughly with a fork. Then add the herbs for the chicken pieces and mix. Lastly add the vital wheat gluten and the water and mix until a dough forms. Don't worry about any of the tofu or chickpea crumbles falling out while kneading, just incorporate them again. Knead the dough for 3 minutes with you hands. Then cover it with a towel and let it rest for 10 minutes. After it has rested knead it for another 2 minutes. Then cut your pieces. You can make them any size you like but do keep in mind that they will increase in size a little while cooking. You can see in the video how big I made my pieces. Cook the pieces in the veggie stock for 20 minutes on a simmer.

In the meantime we can make the batter and the breading mixtures. For the batter mix the milk with the vinegar and set aside to thicken for 5 minutes.
For the breading just mix those ingredients. I like using a combination of cornstarch and flour for this since the cornstarch makes it way crispier. But you can swap it for just flour if you want.

Once the vegan chicken pieces are done drain them and get as much water out of them as you can. I do this by putting them in between a towel and a cutting board and put a heavy pan on top (like I press my tofu) for about 10 minutes.

Once the pieces are done you dip them in the milk batter first and then in the breading mixture like you would with normal fried chicken. Heat the oil and test if the oil is hot enough by putting a little piece in. If it rises quickly to the surface and bubbles start to form around it then you know the oil is hot enough (ideal temp. is 175C or 350F). I fried my pieces in batches of about 4 pieces at the same time. I fried mine for about 10-12 minutes each but this totally depends on how big you made your pieces and on how hot your oil is so keep an eye on them.

Once the pieces are done, let them leak out on some kitchen paper towel and enjoy!

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