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Seitan Chicken

Delicious chicken that can be shreaded or eaten whole
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 135 kcal

Equipment

  • Steamer
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g Tinned Butter Beans and it's Water Add the tin with the water
  • 100 g Silken Tofu
  • 1 tbsp Chicken Stock Powder
  • 1 tsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Cider Vingear
  • 2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 200 g Vital Wheat Gluten

Instructions
 

  • Add the tinned beans with their water to the blender and blend until smooth
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients apart from the vital wheat gluten
  • Blend all the ingredients until smooth and together
  • Slowly add the vital wheat gluten and blend until a dough has formed
  • If your blender struggles with the volume, turn into a bowl and mix by hand
  • if it isn't already, put the dough into a bowl
  • Knead the dough for 3 to 5 minutes and then leave it to rest for 10 minutes
  • Divide the dough into four equal parts
  • Wrap each indivdual section into a log and wrap tightly with baking paper.
  • Add the chicken to the steamer and steam for 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Once the chicken has cooked, take them out of the steamer and leave to rest for at least an hour still wrapped
  • When ready to be used either shred into chunks by hand or cut into the amount required. Shreading by hand allows for great texture.
  • Add to your meal as required and enjoy!
Keyword chicken, seitan