VEGAN CHICKEN NUGGETS (WITH GLUTEN-FREE OPTION!)

By Peggie

If you have been missing the convenience or flavour of chicken nuggets, make a batch of these to enjoy right away or freeze for a later date. They reheat perfectly so you can double up on the recipe and have store-bought quality nuggets in no time! The prep take a little bit of time but is super easy, which is why I love to make a double or triple batch on a weekend when I have some extra time.

Ingredients

• 12 oz. block of firm tofu
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
• 2 tbsp corn starch
• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/4 cup flour (or brown rice flour)
• 1/3 cup non-dairy milk
• vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400F.

Slice tofu into 12 rectangles (see video). Optional step: cut into “nugget” shapes.

Press with paper towel and or dish towel to remove excess moisture.
In a mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, corn starch, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Add the flour to another bowl, and the non-dairy milk to a third bowl.

Dip each piece of tofu in the flour, then the non-dairy milk, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture to coat. Repeat with all the tofu.

Add some oil to a frying pan on medium heat and wait until it is heated. Add the tofu pieces into the pan and fry a few minutes per side until golden.

Once golden, place on a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Enjoy!