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vegan tofu chicken recipe

Garlic Butter Tofu Chicken Breast

Transform a block of tofu into crispy, golden brown tofu chicken breast with this flavorful vegan chicken recipe, topped with rich garlic butter. It's easy to make and perfect for plant-based meals that everyone will love!
5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Main, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

Tofu

  • 1 block extra firm tofu that's been frozen and thawed
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 4 cloves minced garlic

Marinade

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp poultry seasoning
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ cup vegetable broth

Instructions
 

  • *Make sure the tofu block has been frozen and thawed. This drastically improves the texture, and also helps the marinade to absorb all the way into the tofu.

Cutting the Tofu

  • Cut the tofu in 3 equal slabs lengthwise. Cut them into chicken breast like shapes if desired by cutting off the corners, and rounding the edges. See photos for reference.
  • Cut 4 or 5 diagonal lines into the top of each tofu piece.

Marinade

  • In a shallow dish, add veggie broth, olive oil, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, soy sauce, and poultry seasoning. Whisk to combine.
  • Add the cut tofu pieces into the marinade and allow to sit for at least 1 hour in the fridge. Flip them halfway for equal absorption.

Cooking the Tofu

  • In a non-stick pan on medium heat, add the tofu pieces and the marinade. Cook until the marinade has reduced.
  • Keep cooking the tofu until it is golden brown on each side. About 2-3 mins per side. Add 1 tbsp of oil if needed to prevent sticking.
  • Once the tofu is golden brown, move it over to one side of the pan to make room for the garlic butter.
  • Add in the vegan butter and minced garlic into the same pan and cook for about 1-2 mins stirring constantly. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  • Add the garlic butter on top of each piece of tofu, serve and enjoy!

Notes

Note: Nutritional information is approximate values and can vary significantly depending on the specific brands of ingredients used. Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and should not be considered professional nutritional advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 150g | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg
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