Vegan Schnitzel
Chicken seitan is breaded and pan-fried to create a delicious, meat-like vegan schnitzel. With a crispy coating and a tender patty, this recipe is packed with plant-based protein! Serve with vegan potato salad for a delicious meal.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 427kcal
Ingredients
"Chicken" Seitan
- ½ cup silken tofu
- 2 cups vegetable broth or vegan chicken broth
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or vegan chicken broth
- 1 tbsp vegan Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup vital wheat gluten
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp vegan-friendly chicken seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
Breading
- 1½ cups flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 flax egg
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
For Frying
- 2 tbsp oil and olive oil spray
Instructions
- Prepare the “chicken” seitan - In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the tofu, ¼ cup broth and Worcestershire sauce until well combined and the tofu is in small pieces.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the remaining seitan ingredients.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Using your hands, bring the dough together into a ball. Do not overwork the dough otherwise it will result in chewy “chicken” patties.
- Cut the dough into 4 even pieces and shape into patties.
- Preheat the oven 350 degrees F / 176 C.
- Place the patties in a large baking dish and cover with 2 cups of vegan chicken stock. Cover and cook for 1 hour, turning the patties at the 30 minute mark, cover and continue cooking.
- Once cooked, remove from the broth and allow the patties to cool completely.
- Set up the breading station by mixing the flour, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flax eggs and milk.
- In another container add the panko crumbs.
- Start by coating the patties in the flour mixture, then dip into the milk mixture and finally into the panko crumbs, ensuring the patties are completely coated in crumbs.
- Heat a skillet with oil to shallow fry the schnitzels. When hot add the schnitzels and cook for 3-4 minutes on either side until crumbs are lightly golden.
- Remove and drain on kitchen paper towel.
- Serve with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Left over schnitzels can be kept in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- To add a little spice to your crumbs add ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp dried oregano and ½ tsp onion powder.
- Patties can be prepared and cooked ahead of time and coated in crumbs when needed.
- Patties can be stored in the freezer, covered, for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 1003mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 33IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 6mg