Vegetarian Cajun Chicken Pieces

Spice up your weeknight dinners with these Vegetarian Cajun Chicken Pieces, a bold, plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Made with hearty seitan and coated in a fiery blend of Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, and aromatic garlic and onion powders, this dish delivers all the smoky, savory flavors you crave. Colorful bell peppers and onions lend a sweet, crunchy contrast, while a splash of vegetable broth and soy sauce creates a luscious glaze. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and satisfying recipe is perfect for vegetarians seeking bold, protein-packed meals. Serve it hot as a main dish, alongside rice or quinoa for a complete Cajun-inspired feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Seitan
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow onion
• 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cutting the seitan into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Add the seitan pieces to the bowl and toss them to ensure they are evenly coated in the spice mix. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Step 4

Dice the red and green bell peppers, and slice the yellow onion into strips.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned seitan pieces and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 6

Remove the seitan from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and sliced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly softened.

Step 7

Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables. Let it cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 8

Return the seitan pieces to the skillet and mix them with the vegetables, letting everything cook together for an additional 3-4 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly.

Step 9

Finish by stirring in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 10

Serve the Vegetarian Cajun Chicken Pieces hot, perfect as a main dish or a flavorful topping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(904.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	866.9

Total Fat 32.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 6065.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 84.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 264.8mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 1290.4mg	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: 33.0%

Protein: 38.3%

Carbs: 28.8%