Vegan Braised Chicken Wings

Satisfy your love for hearty, flavor-packed dishes with our Vegan Braised Chicken Wings, a plant-based twist on a comfort food classic! Made with protein-rich vital wheat gluten and infused with a smoky, savory marinade featuring soy sauce, maple syrup, and liquid smoke, these seitan-based wings offer the perfect balance of texture and taste. First simmered to tenderness and then pan-fried for a golden, crispy exterior, they are braised in a rich, rosemary-scented sauce that will keep you coming back for more. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for dinner parties, game day, or any occasion calling for a cruelty-free crowd-pleaser. Whether served on their own or alongside your favorite dipping sauces, these vegan "chicken" wings are sure to impress vegans and non-vegans alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Vital wheat gluten
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1.5 cups Vegetable broth
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Liquid smoke
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Water
• 2 sprigs Fresh rosemary

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt. Mix well.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of the vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 3

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir with a spatula until a dough forms. Knead it briefly with your hands until it's well-combined and elastic, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 4

Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a wing-like form.

Step 5

In a large pot, bring the water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon olive oil to a boil. Add the seitan wings, reduce the heat to a simmer, and let them cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside, allowing them to cool slightly in the broth.

Step 6

In a large skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the wings and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a nice golden crust. Remove and set aside.

Step 7

In the same skillet, add the remaining vegetable broth, maple syrup, remaining soy sauce, liquid smoke, black pepper, and rosemary sprigs. Stir to combine, and bring to a simmer.

Step 8

Return the seitan wings to the skillet. Cover the pan and let simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, spooning the sauce over occasionally, until the sauce reduces and the wings are fully infused with flavor.

Step 9

Remove rosemary sprigs before serving.

Step 10

Serve the vegan braised chicken wings hot, garnished with additional fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1900.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2345.9

Total Fat 54.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3924.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g	0%
Total Sugars 32.3g
Protein 350.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 784.5mg	0%
Iron 27.5mg	0%
Potassium 1470.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.6%

Protein: 59.4%

Carbs: 19.9%