Vegan Chicken Fried Steak Recipe

Indulge in a delicious and comforting Vegan Chicken Fried Steak that's perfect for satisfying your cravings without any animal products. This plant-based twist on a classic Southern dish features a crispy breaded seitan steak smothered in a savory gravy. It's a hearty and flavorful meal that will surely impress your taste buds!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups vital wheat gluten
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup plant-based milk
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Instructions: How to Cook Vegan Chicken Fried Steak

1. In a mixing bowl, combine vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
2. Add vegetable broth and soy sauce to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for a few minutes, then shape it into a steak-like form.
4. In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
5. Dredge the seitan steak in flour, then dip it in plant-based milk, and coat it with the breadcrumb mixture.
6. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry the breaded seitan steak until golden brown on both sides.
7. Remove the steak from the skillet and set it aside.
8. In the same skillet, whisk together plant-based milk and cornstarch to make the gravy.
9. Cook the gravy until thickened, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Serve the Vegan Chicken Fried Steak with the gravy poured over the top. Enjoy!