Vegetarian Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlet
Indulge in the perfect comfort food with our Vegetarian Crispy Fried Chicken Cutlet—an irresistible plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Made with hearty seitan, these golden-brown cutlets are expertly seasoned with a savory blend of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder, creating a flavor-packed bite every time. Coated in a triple-layer batter using vegan buttermilk and crisp breadcrumbs, these cutlets boast a crunchy exterior while staying tender and juicy on the inside. Perfectly fried to a beautiful golden hue, they pair wonderfully with your favorite dipping sauces and sides like coleslaw or mashed potatoes. Ready in just 40 minutes, these vegetarian cutlets are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family dinners or casual gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams seitan
- 100 grams all-purpose flour
- 50 grams cornstarch
- 150 grams bread crumbs
- 250 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 500 milliliters vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, mix the almond milk with the apple cider vinegar and set it aside for about 5 minutes to curdle. This will create a vegan buttermilk.
Step 2
Cut the seitan into cutlet-sized pieces, about 1 centimeter thick.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 4
Place the bread crumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Step 5
Dip each piece of seitan into the spiced flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then dip it into the prepared vegan buttermilk, and finally coat it with the bread crumbs. Press gently to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere well.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be deep enough to submerge half of a cutlet at a time.
Step 7
Once the oil is hot (around 180°C or 350°F), carefully add the breaded seitan cutlets in batches. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain even frying.
Step 8
Fry each cutlet for approximately 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 9
Remove the fried cutlets from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 10
Serve the vegetarian crispy fried chicken cutlets hot, with your choice of dipping sauce and sides.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1561.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5639.6 |
| Total Fat 457.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 66.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 284.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3695.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 264.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.5g | |
| Protein 159.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 92.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1046.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 852.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories