Tofu Chicken
This crispy tofu chicken is a vegan twist on a classic favorite, bursting with flavor and crispy goodness. Perfectly seasoned tofu is air-fried or baked to perfection until golden and crunchy and then seared with vegan chicken broth for a tofu chicken with a crispy exterior and a juicy and flavorful interior. Serve this protein-packed tofu chicken with mouthwatering ginger tahini dressing, rice, and cabbage for a satisfying dish perfect for any day of the year.
Ingredients
For the Tofu Chicken
- 2 blocks extra firm tofu 800g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan chicken broth
For the Ginger Tahini Bowl
- ½ cup tahini
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- Juice of 1-1.5 lemons
- 2.5 inch cube of grated ginger
- Pinch of salt
- Rice
- Purple and Green Cabbage
Instructions
- Rip your tofu into irregular chunks and place them into a large bowl.
- Toss in olive oil, cornstarch, and salt and mix with a spatula to coat.
- Air fry at 400f for 15-18 minutes until very crispy. You want this to be crispier than usual, as the broth will add moisture to the tofu.
- You can also bake at 450 for 20-30 minutes.
- Once your tofu is crispy add it to a pan over medium heat and pour over your vegan chicken broth.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring often until the liquid is absorbed and you're ready to enjoy!
- To make the ginger tahini bowl, mix the tahini, coconut aminos, lemon juice, grated ginger, and salt until combined. Add water as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Assemble the bowl with rice, green and purple cabbage, your tofu chicken, and your dressing.
Notes
Nutritional info is for Tofu Chicken only!
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 248.6kcalCarbohydrates: 9.9gProtein: 23gFat: 15.5gSaturated Fat: 2.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.46gSodium: 322mgPotassium: 296mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 1.7gCalcium: 641.6mgIron: 4.7mg
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