Best Vegan Chicken (baked Seitan Recipe)
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Blend wet ingredients: Add everything except the vital wheat gluten to a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.

  3. Add vital wheat gluten: With the processor running, add the vital wheat gluten one spoonful at a time through the chute until a dough ball forms.

  4. Knead in food processor: Run the food processor for 2–3 minutes to knead the dough ball, until it is smooth, soft and stretchy.

  5. Shape the seitan: Form the dough into a ball, then divide into 4 equal pieces. Shape each into fillets about ¾–1 inch (2–2.5 cm) thick.

  6. Prepare the dish: Oil a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) glass or ceramic baking dish. Place the fillets inside and coat all sides with oil. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan, then cover tightly with foil.

  7. Bake covered: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip the fillets, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of water, cover again, and bake for another 20 minutes.

  8. After baking for 50 minutes, coat the fillets with your spice rub of choice and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 10-15 minutes to brown.

  9. Let rest at room temperature for 10 minutes. Slice, shred, or serve as fillets.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan...

Category🍽️Main Dish

CuisineVegan

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 45m

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