Vegan Grilled Chicken Nuggets
Satisfy your comfort food cravings with these mouthwatering Vegan Grilled Chicken Nuggets—a plant-based twist on a beloved classic! Made with protein-packed chickpeas and vital wheat gluten, these nuggets boast a meaty texture and smoky flavor, thanks to ingredients like smoked paprika and a splash of soy sauce. Quick and simple to prepare, the dough comes together in minutes before being shaped into nuggets and kissed with char marks on a grill pan. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly savory, these nuggets are ideal for dipping into your favorite sauces or serving as a snack, appetizer, or main dish. Whether you're vegan or simply exploring meatless options, these nuggets deliver bold flavor and wholesome goodness in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpeas, canned and drained
- 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a food processor, blend the chickpeas until smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides a few times.
Step 2
Transfer the chickpea mixture into a large mixing bowl. Add the vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Mix all the ingredients together until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes until elastic and firm.
Step 4
Divide the dough into small nugget-sized pieces and shape them into nugget forms using your hands.
Step 5
Preheat a grill pan over medium heat and brush it with olive oil.
Step 6
Place the nuggets on the preheated grill and cook for approximately 8-10 minutes on each side, or until they have nice grill marks and are firm to the touch.
Step 7
Remove the nuggets from the grill and let them rest for a minute before serving.
Step 8
Serve your vegan grilled chicken nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce or accompaniment, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (641.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1491.0 |
| Total Fat 38.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3122.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.2g | |
| Protein 194.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 475.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 17.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1498.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories