Vegan Chicken Cutlets

45m
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1Blend together wet ingredients until completely liquified in a food processor
  2. 2Combine the wet mix with the vital wheat gluten and form a dough
  3. 3Pop it back into the food processor and run for 3 minutes
  4. 4Rest for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours covered in the fridge
  5. 5Roll it out into a long oval and then cut off 2-3oz pieces until the dough is all used up
  6. 6Form them into cutlets, smoothing out the rough edges, roll them out again as needed
  7. 7Simmer in veggie stock for 45 minutes, checking every ~5 minutes to ensure that the liquid isn't boiling
  8. 8Combine vegan mayo, salt, pepper, and a dried herb and mix.
  9. 9Coat the dried outside of a cutlet generously.
  10. 10Sear on a very hot pan until you get a nice char on both sides, and then serve.

Ingredients

  • 370 g Vital Wheat Gluten
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 tsp MSG
  • 3 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp vinegar
  • 1 can Cannellini beans
  • 350 g Tofu
  • 4 cups Veggie stock
  • 1 cup Vegan Mayo
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp oregano

Equipment

Chef's knifeFood processorGrill pan