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Vegan Chicken Nuggets

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Vegan chicken nuggets are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Children and adults love them as either a snack or as a full meal.

No preservatives or additives in this recipe so its not just easy to make but also healthier than store bought nuggets which contain these ingredients.

Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can I store the nuggets in the fridge?

Yes you can keep the chicken nuggets in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

lexisvegandeli
Vegan chicken nuggets a favourite in all households as either a snack or as a meal.
prep time
30 min
cooking time
20 min
servings
28 nuggets
total time
50 min

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

Instructions

1
Add the hot water, textured vegetable protein and tamari to a mixing bowl. Stir until well combined and let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
2
Transfer to a food processor and add all the remaining ingredients. Blend until well combined. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour. If you don’t have a food processor, you can mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, but the texture will be better if you use a food processor.
3
Separate the dough into 28 vegan chicken nugget pieces.
4
Heat the oil in a large pot.
5
Fry the vegan chicken nuggets in the oil until golden brown and crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, then drain the pieces on a wire or paper towel. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes before serving.
6
Serve the vegan chicken nuggets immediately with tomato sauce, BBQ sauce or your favourite sauce.
7
Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

If you can’t find nutritional yeast, you could also use brewer’s yeast. However, nutritional yeast is the best choice to make these vegetarian chicken nuggets.

I’ve used all-purpose flour, but I think you could also use a different type of flour. However, you may need to adjust the amount of it. Use our gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version of this recipe.

You can also use white vinegar or lemon juice instead of apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition Serving: 1 nugget | Calories: 94kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.9g | Protein: 5.6g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 254mg | Fiber: 1.1g | Sugar: 0.7gIron: 1mg