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Vegan Chicken with Lemon Dill Sauce

Vegan Chicken with Lemon & Dill Sauce

Easy homeade vegan chicken, dressed with a vibrant spring-inspired dill and lemon sauce.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Canadian, Mediterranean, Plant-Based
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Vegan Seitan Chicken

  • 1 1/2 cups vital wheat gluten (plus more for dusting)
  • 1 1/4 cups soft tofu 
  • 2 Tbsp water
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground sage
  • 1  vegetable bouillon cube 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Lemon & Dill Sauce

  • 1 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup fresh dill
  • 3 Tbsp pine nuts (or nuts of choice)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 3 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4-6 Tbsp water

Instructions
 

Vegan Seitan Chicken

  • Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse to combine until dough forms a ball. Or, mix everything together by hand, or mix using on the 'mix' setting on your Kitchenaid mixer, working the dough until it forms a ball.
  • Dust a work surface with a touch of the vital wheat gluten. Turn the dough ball onto the surface and lightly dust the top with a little more vital wheat gluten to keep it from sticking to your hands. The dough will be soft and sticky. Do not knead the dough or it will become tough.
  • Cut the dough ball into 6 pieces and use the tips of your fingers to press each piece of dough into an oval shape about 5" x 6".
  • Add several inches of water to a large pot with a steamer basket (or strainer) and bring to a simmer. Lightly grease the steamer basket and lay the tenders in the basket.
  • Cover and steam at a simmer for 25 minutes, flipping halfway through so they steam evenly. They will double in size. Keep your water at a gentle simmer for the best texture. 
  • Once steamed, remove the tenders and let cool in the fridge for one hour to allow the chicken to firm up while you make your Lemon & Dill Sauce.

Lemon & Dill Sauce

  • To a food processor add parsley, dill, nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, nutritional yeast. (or use a hand blender, or crush manually with a mortal and pestle.
  • Add olive oil and water until desire consistency is achieved.
  • Continue to blend with food processor or hand mixer (or with pestle and mortar).
  • Drizzle on top of your Easy Vegan Seitan Chicken breasts and serve!
  • Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to 1 week in the refrigerator, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

See below for Easy Vegan Seitan Chicken recipe. 
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