Description
These Vegan Chicken Nuggets are incredibly crispy and crunchy, making them a delicious meat-free alternative to traditional chicken nuggets. Made with tofu and a blend of flavorful seasonings, these nuggets are perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb block tofu, pressed and drained of liquid
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce + 1 tablespoon, or liquid aminos or tamari
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 3/4 cup any nut milk, or ANY vegan milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar, or regular vinegar
- 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour mix, or regular flour
- 1 1/4 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs, or regular breadcrumbs
- 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 3 teaspoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 cup of oil
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Batter:
Crumb Mixture:
Instructions
- Prepare Tofu: Slice pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes.
- Prepare Coating: Set up bowls with flour, milk mixed with vinegar, and crumb mixture.
Marinate the tofu in a mixture of soy sauce, water, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and nutritional yeast for at least 15 minutes.
Notes
- You can adjust the seasonings in the marinade to suit your taste preferences.
- For a healthier option, bake the nuggets instead of pan-frying them.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nugget
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
