EASY AND QUICK VEGAN TOFU CHICKEN TO TRY NOW

Summer is the perfect time to embrace light, fresh, and flavorful meals. This easy and quick vegan tofu chicken recipe is packed with protein, deliciously seasoned, and perfect for salads, wraps, or grain bowls. With just a few ingredients and minimal prep time, you can enjoy a satisfying plant based dish that mimics the texture and taste of traditional chicken.

Ingredients

• 300g firm tofu 

• 1 tbsp cornflour 

For the glaze 

• 1 tbsp maple syrup 

• 1/2 orange juice

• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce 

• 1 thumb ginger

• grated 1 clove garlic

• minced 1 tsp sesame oil 

• 1 tsp rice vinegar 

• 1 tsp cornflour

• 3 tbsp water 

Directions

1. Tear your block of tofu into nugget sized pieces, then transfer to a bowl with the cornflour, salt and pepper. 

Coat well, then spread out evenly on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and bake at 200C for 20 minutes, or air fry for 10 minutes, until crispy. 

2. While the tofu cooks, make the sauce by adding all ingredients to a small jar and shaking to combine. 

3. When the tofu has about 10 minutes remaining, spread your broccoli onto a baking sheet, drizzle with oil and salt and bake for 10 minutes. 

4. Then, pour the sauce into a pan on medium heat and wait until bubbling and starting to thicken. At this point, add in the crispy tofu, spring onion, sesame seeds and chilli, and stir to coat. 

5. Serve up the sticky tofu with your rice and roasted broccoli

This quick and easy vegan tofu chicken is a fantastic addition to any summer meal. Whether you use it in salads, wraps, or as a protein boost in your favorite dishes, it’s a flavorful and satisfying plant-based alternative to traditional chicken. 

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