Crispy Chicken

Blog Post: Crispy Chicken

If you’re craving a deliciously crispy and flavorful chicken alternative, this vegan crispy chicken recipe is perfect for you! It uses tofu, a versatile and protein-rich ingredient, to create a dish that’s satisfying and reminiscent of classic fried chicken. Let’s dive into the details of how to make this tasty recipe.

Ingredients:

• Neutral frying oil, such as canola
• 24oz (700g) traditional or medium tofu (not silken)
• 1 cup double strength chicken-style broth

Seasoned Flour:

• 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 cup crispy puffed rice (crushed)

Vegan Egg Wash:

• 3/4 cup chickpea flour
• 3/4 cup ice cold water, divided

Directions:

1. Freeze and Thaw Tofu:
   • Freeze the tofu solid (about 6 hours to overnight).
   • Thaw it completely.
   • Freeze it again, and finally thaw it once more. This process helps create a meatier texture.
2. Prepare Tofu:
   • Press the tofu to remove excess water.
   • Break it into bite-sized chunks and let it rest for a few minutes to dry slightly.
3. Seasoned Flour:
   • In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose or gluten-free flour, 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of white pepper.
   • Add 1 cup of crushed crispy puffed rice to the mixture and stir well.
4. Vegan Egg Wash:
   • Whisk together 3/4 cup of chickpea flour with 1/2 cup of ice-cold water until smooth.
   • Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of ice-cold water to reach a crepe-like batter consistency.
5. Dredging:
   • Soak the tofu chunks in the chicken-style broth for a few minutes.
   • Dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture.
   • Dip the floured tofu chunks into the vegan egg wash.
   • Finally, dredge them again in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated with the crispy rice.
6. Cooking:
   • Heat neutral frying oil, such as canola, in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat.
   • Fry the tofu chunks in the hot oil until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side.
   • Remove the crispy tofu from the oil and drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Calories: 320 kcal per serving
• Servings: 4

Enjoy your crispy tofu chicken hot, served with your favorite dipping sauce or as part of a delicious meal. This recipe is perfect for satisfying those fried chicken cravings while keeping it vegan and packed with flavor. Let me know how it turns out for you, and feel free to share your tweaks and tips in the comments below!

Happy cooking!

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