2 Ingredient Vegan Chicken Recipe
This 2-ingredient vegan chicken is a simple and versatile recipe made from just flour and water. With a bit of kneading and simmering, it transforms into a chewy, protein-rich base perfect for adding to any dish.
Equipment
- Medium pot
- Scissors or knife
- Strainer
- Mixer with dough hook
- Large bowl
Ingredients
Vegan chicken
- 1¾ cup water
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable broth simmer
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Mix flour and water in a large bowl to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a clean surface for 8–10 minutes, adding flour if sticky.
- Rest the dough in water for 1–2 hours.
- Squeeze and rinse the dough underwater repeatedly, discarding starchy water after the first few washes, until it becomes elastic and beige.
- Shape the dough into a braid, knot it, and simmer in seasoned broth for 1 hour, flipping halfway.
- Cool the dough in the broth, shred with forks, and use as desired.
- Store leftovers in broth for up to 7 days or freeze for later.
Notes
- Save the first few batches of starchy water for other recipes.
- Simmer the dough gently to maintain texture.
- Store shredded vegan chicken in broth for better flavor