🌱 Vegan Fried Chicken Substitutes

3 proven alternatives for baking, cooking, and more

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1. Gardein Fried Chicken

easy

RATIO:

1:1 replacement

BEST FOR:

comfort foodcrispyconvenient

BAKING CONTEXT:

Bake for healthier version.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Frozen and ready to cook. Fry or bake for crispy exterior.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Gardein, Plant-Based Chicken, Gardein Crispy Cutlets

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2. Seitan Fried Chicken

medium

RATIO:

1 lb seitan = 4 pieces

BEST FOR:

homemadecrispytexture

BAKING CONTEXT:

Bake for crispy coating.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Make or buy seitan. Bread with flour/buttermilk substitute and fry.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Homemade Seitan, Upton's Naturals, Seitan Cutlets

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3. Tofu Fried Chicken

medium

RATIO:

1 block firm tofu = 4 pieces

BEST FOR:

crispyabsorbentbudget-friendly

BAKING CONTEXT:

Bake for crispy tofu.

💡 PRO TIPS:

Press tofu well. Marinate, bread, and fry for best results.

RECOMMENDED BRANDS:

Nasoya, House Foods, Extra Firm Tofu

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