Description
This 2 Ingredient Vegan Chicken recipe offers a simple, homemade plant-based chicken alternative using just flour and water, enhanced with savory seasonings. The dough is kneaded, washed to remove starch, shaped, and simmered in a flavorful vegetable broth to create a chewy, shredded vegan protein perfect for various dishes.
Ingredients
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For the Vegan Chicken Dough
- 1¾ cup water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
For the Seasoned Broth
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Mix Dough: Combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour and 1¾ cup water in a large bowl, stirring until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes. Add extra flour as needed if the dough feels sticky to achieve a smooth, elastic texture.
- Rest Dough: Let the dough rest submerged in water for 1 to 2 hours; this relaxes the gluten and begins the washing process.
- Wash Dough: Underwater, repeatedly squeeze and rinse the dough, changing the water several times and discarding the starchy water after the first few washes. Continue until the dough becomes elastic and beige colored, indicating most starch is removed.
- Simmer Dough: Shape the dough into a braid or knot, then place it in a pot with the seasoned broth (vegetable broth, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 2 tsp onion powder) and simmer gently for 1 hour. Flip the dough halfway through cooking to ensure even simmering and flavor absorption.
- Cool and Shred: Allow the dough to cool in the broth. Once cooled, shred the dough with forks to create a chicken-like texture suitable for use in various vegan dishes.
- Storage: Store any leftover vegan chicken in the broth in the refrigerator for up to 7 days, or freeze portions for future use.
Notes
- Be sure to thoroughly wash the dough to remove excess starch for the right texture.
- The simmering broth adds flavor, so do not skip seasoning the vegetable broth.
- Shredded vegan chicken can be used in sandwiches, salads, stir-fries, and more.
- Adjust seasonings in the broth to suit your taste preferences.
- Proper kneading and resting are essential for achieving the right elasticity and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vegan
Keywords: vegan chicken, plant-based chicken, homemade vegan protein, two ingredient chicken, vegan meat substitute
