THE BEST VEGAN FRIED CHICKEN RECIPE (gluten-free!) | Mary's Test Kitchen

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Friends, this is the BEST vegan fried chicken recipe. It's seriously crunchy on the outside with well-seasoned breading full of nooks and crannies. But the inside is what makes this vegan fried chicken different from all the rest. You won't believe how tender, juicy and meaty this vegan 'chicken' tastes and looks. Flavour bursts from layers of 'meat' as you bite into it.
I stumbled across the secret to creating this realistic, crispy and juicy vegan chicken last year (you might have seen it on my Instagram stories) and have since perfected it so you can make it easily at home. Make deep-fried vegan chicken on your stove top or deep-fryer for the absolute best vegan chicken you've ever had. Or, you can bake these golden pieces of juicy perfection in the oven for the best oven-fried vegan chicken ever. And it's gluten-free to boot!
BTW, using food that has been frozen and thawed twice is safe, as long as you do it right! Don't forget to read the printable recipe before you start.
FYI Not all brands of tofu will result in the flaky layers. Check the printable recipe for the list of Tofu brands/varieties have been tested and what readers/viewers have
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[@marystestkitchen]

This is LIFE-CHANGING! Please share this video/recipe everywhere! And tag me on Instagram when you make it. I can't wait to see what you do with your vegan fried 'chicken'

[@mezzanayne]

Thank you, this looks incredible!

[@debbieebbiebobebbie]

Oh man, I drained, pressed, and froze mine last night and then again this morning, was about to do the second thaw... well, I’ll let you know how it turns out

[@jimbuchanan3540]

Are you using a certain brand of totu? After following your intructions my tofu still breaks in chucks, NOT LAYERS.Does it matter if you use Trader Joes Extra Firm?

[@jessibellnatalie6382]

yes please!

[@tamarajusino7855]

Try medium firm tofu. I think that's what she suggested for the best texture :)

[@serg10x]

I am not vegan but I came to see what kind of sorcery this was.

[@GOLDENGODDESSOFTHEEETHERS000]

serg10x ok me too I'm trying this out

[@kynshii]

Lol

[@shannonmarshall4626]

lmao

[@ladybyronpoe9954]

Hhahaha

[@destinyshae07]

Im trying this sorcery

[@drewbryk]

I think veganism would be a very easy sell if the common man or woman understood that you can deep fry anything if you're not a coward.

[@prophetmaster4997]

Just for the love of god don't try to put out a grease fire with water. Cover the pan with a lid as the lack of oxygen will kill the fire and keep you from being homeless.

[@charlesfraunhofer7893]

It's good for anyone but I wouldn't eat it every day, depending on my moral standards maybe I'll go gluten-free beegan if not vegan. :D

[@SaidAlSeveres]

Andrew Bryk lmaooooo

[@noahfried3647]

Andrew Bryk vegan food is more expensive, it's not just taste

[@vlada]

agreed. Being vegan isn't synonymous with healthy. I know someone who lost a bet and "went vegan" for 3-4 months and gained 10lbs!! Beer, pasta, rice, beans, potatoes, soft drinks, juice, onion rings, fries& gravy, red licorice, gummies, chips, tomato pizza, garlic bread. He fried everything he could and ate tons of carbs like bagel, carrot cake, muffins (all expensive vegan deserts too: delicious and loaded with sugar). Now, you might say that's 'not really' vegan but it is. Its just extremism pushed to its natural conclusion where health becomes secondary.

[@brndn-t1r]

watching all that water being pressed from the tofu is strangely satisfying.

[@marystestkitchen]

better in person ;-)

[@raerae-e4b]

Harley I totally thought the same thing!!

[@suzybrat2945]

I know, right?

[@lr9436]

u should get out more. lol sorry....just had to

[@brndn-t1r]

Susan York i mean you're not wrong.

[@pabel9863]

that looks more chicken than actual chicken

[@wouldya8032]

Don't know where ur buying ur chicken from if this looks more like chicken.

[@lindsey0042]

That's a lie and it's not ok

[@aro4457]

Papa Wylie yep

[@xdemidevilx475]

Lmaooo

[@dilan789]

@@wouldya8032 bruh

[@trueshere8896]

"Hello friend and non friends" *SUBSCRIBES BECAUSE SHES SO NICE*

[@marthamacanalee1716]

Me too

[@jellybutter3123]

SAME

[@destinyshae07]

I mean..how could you NOT? 😂😂😂 Friends and non friends...WE ARE ALL WELCOMED HERE. 😁😁😁

[@wasigupitobudiarto7767]

Follow the goddamn train CJ

[@kittikatOwO]

I subbed for the food 😂

[@emma-ws9zv]

Thinking about tricking my dad into eating these. He says vegan food is just nasty grass. This’ll teach him 😂😂

[@carriekenney2000]

Lol I once made my daughter vegan chicken nuggets and I asked her how the chicken taste and she said good then I told her it was not chicken she flipped out and couldn't believe it lol

[@avikillozmusic]

emma 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂😆

[@jean-noeljabagi3653]

That should teach him,great thinking

[@melindakay0815]

😂😂

[@marianagrala5630]

emma 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@jana1926]

Not vegan. Came because it looked just like chicken. Stayed because this lady is epic

[@musa2775]

Not vegan? Why?

[@itzalex0522]

McK USA because they dont have to be vegan if they don't want to. mind your business

[@musa2775]

@@itzalex0522 Relax. I just misunderstood. I thought they were saying an ingredient in the recipe wasn't vegan. Jeez.

[@ashkhri]

@Det Nine HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA

[@dagoddess5748]

Damn right 😂

[@beghelalphaplus]

bruh... that makes regular chicken look like tofu

[@msanchez7536]

Albert follower • 15 years ago You’re name is the best

[@aleynatas5730]

holy cow i really thought this was 15 years ago THOUGHT I WAS GOING MAD

[@hyojiku]

Smart name lmao

[@shaniharris4343]

@@msanchez7536 wish it was 15 years ago!!

[@diora266]

i thought you posted this 15 years ago

[@davidcolin6544]

Hi Mary. This recipe is so awesome and everyone in my house loves it. I wanted to share with you an improvement in the process that makes this recipe way easier to make. Basically...instead of ripping the fragile tofu pieces apart and then pressing them in the double strength vegan chicken stock, you put the tofu blocks in the stock PRIOR to breaking them into pieces. So basically: 1. Freeze twice and thaw 2. Press water out of tofu 3. Put whole tofu blocks back into their original containers. 4. Pour double strength broth over tofu blocks in the containers 5. Manually press the blocks down to get them to suck up the broth 6. Remove and break into pieces 7. Bread as Usual. The tofu pieces are far less fragile this way and you don’t get a million tiny pieces breaking off but the results are pretty much the same. Hope you find this useful!

[@marystestkitchen]

Thanks for sharing

[@MsCandice247]

❤❤❤

[@mikkeydailly3248]

so in conclusion the viewers are not vegan

[@indie3042]

I am :)

[@purplebutterfly360]

I'm definitely vegan.♥

[@drimmie]

I'm not, but I do like vegan meals from time to time

[@pac0re]

fried anything is awesome

[@aylakirt6418]

i am vegan☻

[@CheapLazyVegan]

literally got goosebumps watching this and as you were tearing the tofu LOL wtf is wrong with me hahahaha anywayH OLY MOTHER OF CHRIST WOMAN YOU'VE REVOLUTIONIZED VEGAN FRIED CHICKEN

[@marystestkitchen]

haha thanks, hun

[@gapgal14]

Check out asmr videos I bet that will give you goosebumps too!

[@keepdancingmaria]

Rose, you should include this technique in a new, improved, Cook Tofu Like A Boss video.

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Possibly got ASMR...or could just be frision

[@rashahisham5173]

Cheap Lazy Vegan l

[@javibanzamakesvids9189]

No one: Literally no one: Mary: like a butterfly baby

[@SAPHYTYRA]

🤣🤣🤣 I imagined this. Me: (Walking down the street) Nobody around for days: Absolutely nobody: Mary: like a butterfly baby... 😂😂😂😂😂

[@omegapirate64]

@@SAPHYTYRA hilarious

[@starsaligninthesky]

My granddaughter just said, " does she know a baby butterfly is a caterpillar?" LOL

[@shannaveganamcinnis-hurd405]

@@starsaligninthesky haha. He is smart!!

[@Bepartofmynovel]

I am eating this right now. I'm crying. It's so good. And totally worth the effort! Thank you so much, friend! Life changing indeed!

[@gooddeedsrocktv3115]

WAKEUPAMERICA NEWS medium

[@ampunbangd4855]

@WAKEUPAMERICA NEWS the one that not smoothed, you need that hard texture feeling, even tho for me it taste not like chicken ( I already did this recipe), but for vegans, it's worth to try! (:

[@Nada-ws2kf]

Does it taste like chicken?

[@zednevada7362]

@@ampunbangd4855 you just dry out the pieces in the oven or dehydrator then, and then coat them after

[@austindenotter19]

You are not a very good liar!

[@terramerc733]

This stuff is delicate so be gentle Me : HULK SMASH

[@kynshii]

🤣🤣

[@tinabahena1254]

TerraMerc 73 😂😂

[@prophetmaster4997]

That's how you make vegan popcorn chicken 😂

[@alltheworldsastage4785]

😂

[@TOLC33]

Lol

[@nkns6125]

Lady: Is your mind blown or your mind blown? Me: Yes maam.

[@iq34]

I'm not a vegan, but I'm here because I have vegan friends coming over on Friday. This is cool!

[@Alien_lady]

What a great friend

[@bryanawheeldon8375]

so sweet!

[@savitrinavada2987]

I don't think they will believe its vegan,I am a vegetarian and am very paranoid bout it ,so just telling (PS:,ik its an year old comment)

[@vegan4theanimals]

I'm vegan.

[@Grace-vs9is]

jenna and julien need to make this lol

[@marystestkitchen]

omg yesssss

[@EdgyVeg]

This is how my mom makes tofu! I used to think she was INSANE for freezing it! I can't wait to try this recipe Mary!

[@marystestkitchen]

Yay! I would love to see your take on this!

[@danielaaleinad5013]

I love you both 😍 my fav vegan chefs on KZbin

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Edgy Veg - A few years ago, they told me at a local Asian store, that you cannot freeze tofu. LuckilyI didn't think it made any sense, so I went ahead and did it anyway and discovered how easy you get the water out and how it changes in texture (becomes more chewy)... ☺️ Where would vegan food be, if people weren't creative and shared? 👏🙌👍💚🌱✅❣️

[@marciliz]

Edgy Veg Do you have a version like this with Jackfruit? If not, I would love to see your version of this with Jackfruit! 😊

[@UnicornRoyalty_]

it is gluten free

[@niwaleaf]

As soon as you said the best vegan fried chicken ever my mouth watered! I cannot believe how amazing this tofu looks! Now I know how they make the “chicken” balls at the vegan Chinese place I frequent. I was trying to figure out how they made tofu seem like chicken haha I’m for sure making this, I’ll tell all my friend 😂🙏🏼

[@marystestkitchen]

YES!! Trust the Chinese chefs to figure out the ancient ingredient that is tofu! :-) Thanks so much for watching (and sharing), Niwa

[@niwaleaf]

Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking ohhh I didn’t know I was, I’ll take a cookie! haha 💖 The Chinese chefs have so many secrets that I long to know. 😩

[@lulumcclelland]

I loved this recepie! I made it and my husband and kids loved this so much. They said it was better than chicken. I recently went vegan and have made 4 of your recipes. They were all hits! Thank you so much. I love you channel and your explanations.

[@marystestkitchen]

aww that is such a sweet thing to hear! Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with me. Really makes my day!

[@marystestkitchen]

Do you mean after you form the bun shapes and let them rise? Next time put the formed dough on to squares of parchment paper so you don't have to actually touch them to transfer to the steaming basket.

[@frogonmytoe2946]

You should do the voice for children's audio books..you're voice is so soothing and pleasing !

[@marystestkitchen]

Thanks, hun!! I loved audio books as a kid so it would be such a cool thing to do in the future :-)

[@feroziadollie6678]

Tofu..

[@Im.just.joeking]

I always find it insane how much water comes out of the tofu after freezing it hahaha the first time i was like "woha, where was all of that water hidden?". Literally a sponge!

[@marystestkitchen]

Yes! It's amazing :-) The water was just saving space for your marinade hehe how considerate ;-)

[@seethetruth7427]

why do people declare they're not vegan in the comments 😂

[@johno4521]

The difference between vegetarians and me is that I can also enjoy vegetarian food when I feel like it...

[@mamat1213]

To show how versatile, appetizing widely appealing these vids are. To let the actual content creator know her impact.

[@neebftw]

Shut up nerd

[@DDios-ih9de]

shut up nerd to show diversity and openness.. adventers in eating

[@wouldya8032]

@@johno4521 so ur a vegetarian who eats vegetarian food like other vegetarians then?

[@feliciaburzotta6638]

For the "bitsies", I feel like you could keep them bite-sized and turn them into popcorn chicken!

[@evangel3942]

You are so right on that one

[@kalo924]

I was surprised they actually stayed together frying. 😊

[@SapphireDreamssss]

I usually use my marinade and batter to stick them together, or leave them as little pieces

[@courtneyvela6209]

**Bowing down to the Vegan Queen** My hubby won’t leave me alone now. This meal is a MUST once a week. Mucho love from Texas.

[@marystestkitchen]

yeaaAAHHH!! You're awesome. Thanks, Courtney!

[@marthamacanalee1716]

My hubby won't leave me alone now. 😄🤣😃😅😆😃😅🤣😁😂

[@np6227]

LETS GO TEXAS!!!!

[@momcom5]

Fellow Texan! Please help me. I am in the Dallas area but can't find any of the tofu brands Mary suggested. Which brand did you use? Thanks in advance!

[@raindropsroses1088]

i tried this with extra firm tofu... no bueno. then i tried it with medium firm tofu and omg this changes the game!! my family LOVED it, even the self proclaimed tofu haters! (and i tried the baked version, too!) thanks for this recipe mary!! :)

[@marystestkitchen]

You're most welcome

[@laurarichards4667]

I want to know why vegans want something that tastes like chicken.

[@Nuuriell]

Most vegans didn't stop eating animals because they didn't like the taste. This gives the flavour/texture without using an animal.

[@laurarichards4667]

@@Nuuriell REALLY????

[@Nuuriell]

Really.

[@ChrisLeigh]

Thought this was gonna be cauliflower, but it’s tofu! This is exciting!

[@Inthebeautyofholiness]

I thought so too. This looks so much yummier!

[@Thought0fEspress0]

Decided to go vegan this week and already found one of the first recipes I want to try! You’re great!!!

[@amberbridges3101]

How's the journey going?!

[@Thought0fEspress0]

Amber Bridges it’s coming along great actually! My body doesn’t feel as groggy as it used to with all the fast food! I really feel nice.

[@hlopez229]

Still vegan?

[@keithpl5438]

@@Thought0fEspress0 That's great! Be sure you're getting your proper fats (from nuts, coconut, and/or avocado) and your vitamin B (from nutritional yeast) -- things vegan men NEED (women who go vegan need to keep an eye on iron and B vitamin). These are things people going vegan consistently forget. Just like w/a non-vegan diet, don't rely on frozen and pre-made foods, you'll never get your appropriate nutrition that way. ;]

[@user-iv6lt2rl6h]

You're great too!

[@amiepetracek7290]

“ Cradle that tofu like a baby. A butterfly baby .” 💕Mary’s test kitchen

[@alyssalunalikethemoon]

Making this for the 3rd time at 1:25 a.m. and made a vegan chicken gravy and some vegan mashed potatoes and used my Creole grandma’s seasoning blend for the flour. First time I actually made my own General Tso’s sauce and some furikake rice. I get high a lot ok lol. 💚🌻🌿

[@marystestkitchen]

hehe niiiiiiiiice

[@gambit5216]

You fooled me! I thought this video was trolling and using pictures of real chicken !! I love chicken and fish so if there are good alternatives I just may have to go vegan!

[@beth5247]

Clock Struck One give it a try you won’t regret it I promise :). Plenty of resources available online to help.

[@colorbar.s]

Or vegetarian

[@afgzee2011]

No would rather eat animals

[@beth5247]

afgzee so you don’t care about the animals and planet? You are really that selfish and ignorant to not even try to live a compassionate lifestyle?

[@afgzee2011]

@@beth5247 do you care about the planet. What about the amount of water it takes to grow one almond. Look at the drought and deviststion being caught. Do you even care that you're eating other animals food. Why do you even bother to drink water since it's for other animals fish. Stop being a hypocrite

[@sweetpeaallie79]

I made this recipe with Bob’s Red Mill Vegan Egg Replacer, b/c that’s what I had on hand, and instead of mixing the egg replacer powder with plain water I used a few tablespoons of the double strong vegan chicken broth that I’d soaked my defrosted and drained tofu in (Not- Chick’ N Bouillon Cubes). It came out fantastic!!! It had layers of delicious flavor from the crunchy coating all the way into the tofu. Next time I’m doubling the recipe so I’ll have enough left over to enjoy again the next day. Mary, thank you for another really great recipe!

[@sarahhelmer6559]

Jenna and Julien need to try this recipe!

[@marystestkitchen]

omg i would die. Hot ones take two.

[@Thevietvegan]

Butterfly babies XD YOU ARE A VEGAN GENIUSSSSS

[@Thevietvegan]

Also holy that ASMR at around 10:10 THAT CRUNCH THO GIMME

[@marystestkitchen]

Yay!!! Have fun with it Lisa. I would love to see your unique take on it too :-)

[@goodvolks2know372]

Yes, the "Butterfly Babies" is just the instruction you need to love those little nuggets and be gentle. haha

[@michelerose732]

sooo, caterpillars?

[@asteriadiana]

Yes thank you! I have a gluten allergy so I can't enjoy most of the vegan meat substitutes. I am going to use this tofu freezing technique ALLLLL the time!

[@marystestkitchen]

Yay! I'm so happy to help

[@asteriadiana]

p.s. Another substitution for gf Gojuchang, is to make your own ahead of time with soy sauce, sesame oil, ground Korean red pepper flakes, and your choice of sweet element (maple syrup, rice syrup, ect.) all ground together. It wont taste exactly the same because it hasn't been fermented but the taste and texture will be similar.

[@PMoore-dz7zz]

Have you seen Dr Oz show with the Dr and I believe scientist, that said to be able to eat gluten without a reaction to drink a teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in water before eating it. It preps the stomach so that gluten can be consumed without a problem. Look it up.

[@asteriadiana]

Thank you for the suggestion. I love apple cider vinegar, it's amazing! I have tried this and unfortunately does not work for me personally, but everyone's gluten issues are different so this may totes work for someone else.

[@LeahLaushway]

I'm the opposite...most of the meat substitutes in this area use soy, not vital wheat gluten, so I end up having to make my own seitan.

[@FrankBell]

I've watched this video a million times. Now July 31, 2020 and finally have the wine courage to attempt it... Typing this comment to let the world know, just incase something happens to me.

[@pinkgypsytees]

Lol😂😂😂 How did it turn out??

[@Dee8Bee]

Wine courage 🤣🤣🤣 Hope it turned out super tasty!

[@elissadavis5657]

“”Relive some tension & let that brown rice know who’s boss”” !!!

[@giannareeve2529]

Made this for dinner, by far the best vegan nuggets ive ever had! They're a great dupe for mcdonalds nuggets. Try not to skip on soaking them in broth, it makes a huge difference 😛

[@Laawaiola]

Gianna Reeve in

[@robyndudley9684]

That’s where the amazing flavor comes from. This recipe was amazing!

[@RoseyBlu]

Like a butterfly baby 😂. That part got me

[@ASMRconKiki]

I’m gonna try this today, I’m so happy this recipe is gluten-free!! Hurray 🎉🎉🎉

[@BiancoIsleDelfino]

2 years late but how was it?🤔

[@EJones-yo3ig]

Hi Mary, I just made this today. It was da bomb! And oh were you so right, my kitchen smelled heavenly, even got our cat and dog’s attention. They were both staring at the stove “what smells so good, I want some too!” Haha! It really tastes like fried chicken (the texture is a little silkier though I used semi firm tofu as per your recipe, perhaps I should try firm or extra firm?). Really not a fan of seitan. But overall, a revolutionary recipe. Thank you Mary, from a non-vegan (getting there though...).

[@marystestkitchen]

Nice work!! Definitely, take this recipe as a starting point for your own creativity :-)

[@ChipsDip142]

Which brand of tofu did you use? The link is MoriNu but that's not what she used in her video. Just wondering

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

Dear Mary, I don't even know where to begin! I clicked on the video not because it said GF in the title, but because I knew it will be amazing recipe, I follow you for over 4yrs plus, and you never cease to amaze me - the creativity is off the roof! *I am bowing as I type* I love that you made nuggets from scratch instead shaking something out of the packet, but blending sauerkraut into the sauce blew my mind 😄 Thanks for being such an amazing vegan human 💕🙏💕

[@marystestkitchen]

AWww thank you so much, dearie

[@andiethegreenqueen]

Hi Renata!!!!

[@GreenLifeInDublin]

TheGreenQueen Hi Andie 😉 nice to see you here! This is my favourite vegan channel, so I frequent it a lot, Marie is my favourite! I am not fully vegan myself, but I am definitely plant based - I am GF for health reasons, so that's eliminates 80% of the food as I knew it, so ashamedly I still have some meat on the days when I am out of any other food and/or haven't done my food prep. Hope life is treating you well 🙏 💕 You too, Marie 🙏

[@lindanelson4963]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Green Life In Dublin - Sounds like you are a flexitarian rather than plant based. I mean, you are not plant based if you eat MEAT some days, as you describe. Just sayin'... ☺️ Personally I am 100% vegetarian, and maybe 98% vegan... I do my best, but getting to a full 100% is just a bit difficult for me where I live, but it is getting easier as more join, more products become available etc... So great with all these yum recipes, but also so nice that you don't have to make everything from scratch, but you can also buy some things too. E.g. They now have the most delicious fresh vegan schnitzels, breaded with cornflakes, to die for! Great for a lazy "fast food" dinner, airfryed with some sweet potato fries... I am automatically feeling so naughty when having it since it feels like fried - even if it is not bad at all... When I have that for dinner, without any veggies with it, I'll usually sauté a big plate of veggies as my evening meal - together it is a healthy dinner, right? OMG! I am soooo hungry, have to make something NOW! ☺️

[@v2pham]

Not vegan but I might be soon after seeing this recipe! You gave me so many ideas! And that texture!

[@MsWoT......]

When you said 'is your mind blown?' I realized my jaw had dropped and I had a *whaaaaaaaaat?!?!?!* look on my face ...had to laugh at myself lol. This is amazing! Can't wait to make it, thank you so much!

[@flowers.n.felonies]

diane wald I know right! Have you ever tries the sugma version? Really good in my opinion

[@Nappy2BeMe]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaamen!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gtabraham3454]

@@billsmith3528 it is gluten free. She used GF flour...

[@dielugo10]

@Some Soul no it's not.

[@thomas4315]

Nice bet you can turn it into teriyaki chicken nugget , soy sauce /sugar or Marin & dip before flour.

[@somethingsinful]

I’m totally thinking this would work for a vegan Karaage Don! Just season the tofu for more of a Japanese flavor and do a potato starch coating, I’m really pumped to try that actually! Hopefully I can give it a go soon. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

[@marystestkitchen]

ooo that sounds absolutely wonderful!! I look forward to hearing how that turns out :-)

[@salsmith9305]

That's exactly what I thought of as well! Though that might also be because I was literally just thinking about making some tofu karaage- it's like Mary can read minds or something haha

[@karabennetts1067]

sushikissfish I was thinking the same thing!

[@xeen17]

Did you try it Sushikissfish?

[@ichaukan]

I'm not a vegen personally, but I do love learning random vegan recipes, especially when they look this good. I kind of want to try this because years ago I tried a random recipe for "General Tso's Cauliflower" that was surprisingly good.

[@vegan4theanimals]

I'm vegan.

[@foodbytestv529]

I'm newly vegan, about a month in and I am head over heels in love with my cruelty free nutrition change. I am super excited to make this recipe! And you information about thrive literally is going to change my shopping life! Instead of running around San Francisco with my toddler to multiple different grocery stores just to get my vegan groceries plus my meat eating 😑 husband's groceries. Thank you so much for making this video ❤️♥️❤️

[@numbblackpicture]

You should work on your passive aggression...

[@foodbytestv529]

@@jaz7590 Still Vegan, 3 months strong, Happy 4th Ascension btw💜💜💜💜🤙👌

[@mandiraexotic]

Foodbytes TV 💙

[@shinaevans1549]

Foodbytes TV did you try the recipe?

[@CharlesPry]

use seasoning, even just paprika would have made significant difference

[@polylife101]

that's what i was thinkin! where the seasoning

[@vendetta3941]

Bland ass chicken bruh throw atleast some salt on it

[@vendetta3941]

She must be the woman named Karen to bring bland potato salad to a pot luck

[@Sasscat58]

She said seasoned flour so it has spices in it

[@vendetta3941]

@@Sasscat58 and that loli with a baby loli picture you have is adorable I love it

[@DarkosLjubavi]

Made this recipe and it was a hit with EVERYONE vegan and NOT. However my tofu looked more like a sponge vs flaky 🤷🏻‍♀️ I also let the tofu sit in the chicken broth for a couple of hours to absorb the flavors before I prepared it👍🏻 Will be making this A LOT.. thank you!!

[@mzzzmonique]

Did you let it thaw in the fridge or countertop?

[@coralgonzalez6095]

mzzzmonique hello! I’m making these nuggets! What’s the difference in the fridge or countertop? Thank you 😊

[@mykarraporter5296]

Do not tell the vegans you let it sit in chicken broth, they will flip lol I’m vegetarian and personally I don’t care but a lot of them will!

[@greendryad8175]

It's vegan chicken broth and is easy to find.

[@SAPHYTYRA]

I'm thinking about soaking the tofu in my hot sauce like I used to do my chicken and booooiiii 😂

[@charlottecashmore84]

I've just made this and can confirm it's amazing!

[@marystestkitchen]

Woohoo! Thanks for sharing your experience, Charlotte

[@xeen17]

Did you find it easy to make Charlotte? I'm about to make it for my whole extended family - no pressure, lol!!!

[@thescurlocks9302]

“Like a baby........like a butterfly baby” lmao priceless

[@Lilredpoppy]

Came back to say that I tried this! My tofu didn't come out *quite* as flakey as the one in the video, but that very well could have been because of the way I pressed it before breaking it apart. However it still had a sufficiently flakey "meat like" texture to be very impressive and I will DEFINITELY be using this technique a lot more often! I didn't make fried chicken, I actually just threw it straight into the oven to dehydrate it a little more and then soaked it in some homemade BBQ sauce. It reminded me of ribs! And even my omnivore tofu-skeptical hubby loved it! Thank you for this video, I'm obsessed with making tofu now 😄

[@opal777]

The dehydrator!! What a great idea!

[@soyouredatingavegan]

You're a wizard, Mary! ✨

[@marystestkitchen]

haha thanks

[@candygodscorpion2033]

*She’s a what..?*

[@brandonvistan7444]

CandyGodScorpion *Listen!* *She's* *gonna* *go* *to* *Hogwarts,* *get* *a* *wand,* *and* *get* *an* *owl* *to* *deliver* *her* *vegan* *mail.* *Deal.* *With.* *It!*

[@uniqueplayz7979]

So You're Dating A Vegan aon the bible it says wizards will not enter the kingdom of god

[@icannotchoose]

I love how it's a high protein option too!

[@cmonbruh6769]

Drama_Llama_5000 I also love how it's not really chicken, tastes like cardboard, and is lacking a lot of my essential vitamins.

[@BigPapaSquirts]

CmonBruh why are you so mad?

[@cmonbruh6769]

@Man on an island I don't quite understand what you mean by get your chest straight

[@shanasimpson2785]

@@cmonbruh6769 man titties , he was being sarcastic because estrogen cause man titties

[@jordanreynolds4688]

Ive been a vegan for 1-week now and I’m amazed at how we find things to substitute other things❤️❤️ Edit:I’m making this when I get home-

[@alliekingsley7919]

I made this tonight (just vegetarian style, I still used a regular egg wash) and it was delicious. I personally found the smaller chunks were more chicken-ish, and less watery. (I have a hard time getting enough force into pressing my tofu) I'm not vegetarian, I just like to go vegetarian when I find a good alternative, and this was REALLY good. The tofu held the chik'n flavor quite well, and the breading was light and crispy and honestly the best part! The freezing process really did change the tofu's texture, too!

[@zooscientist1]

Awesome that you tortured chickens for your tastebuds!

[@jaclynmackenzie4680]

Instead of berating I'd like to commend your efforts. I do hope at some point you consider going vegetarian or better yet, vegan. My aunt owns a commercial egg farm and I have to tell you, it's horrific. The chickens never in their lives see the light of day after arriving at the farm. They live in cramped cages and rub their necks raw sticking them through the cage for food. The lights in the barn are set on a timer, the ventilation is extremely poor. In the summer it's insanely hot. They live this sad life, never ever leaving their cages until their "good egg laying days" are over. After that she sends them off to be turned into chicken nuggets for places like McDonalds. Countless thousands of living beings, subject to the most brutal mental torture and confinement. It's truly sad and awful. Please give a life excluding animal products a chance. It's very easy in this day and age!

[@Anna-pj8te]

Jaclyn Mackenzie ever heard of organic chicken, or having your own chickens?

[@jaclynmackenzie4680]

@@Anna-pj8te A a matter of fact yeah I have. I see no issue in eating eggs if you have your own free range chickens and let them live out their lives happily. But the large majority of people do not.

[@AZBlueVeg]

If you're talking about chicken, they are still killed in the end. Organic chickens and eggs only refers to the feed, it has nothing to do with how they are kept or raised.

[@sheilasheila5961]

I am vegan, will definitely try this recipe, looks delicious.thank u for sharing.

[@elegantgrasshopper1060]

If you're in Australia and looking for "medium firm tofu" I'm pretty sure it is "lite firm tofu" and available from Coles. I've tried this and the results seemed to match the texture in the video.

[@marystestkitchen]

Thanks for sharing!🙏

[@Favorites529]

@elegantgrasshopper which brand!?! I have tried them all with no luck - but you inspire me to try again 🙏🏼

[@elegantgrasshopper1060]

@@Favorites529 TLY traditional tofu. Good luck and let me know how it goes if you get a chance. www.nutrisoy.com.au/tly-tofu?lightbox=dataItem-jkdo4gyi

[@LC-tw3gl]

Anyone here from Julien’s video?

[@MadalinaZbranca]

Oh my! That tofu texture!!! It looks so good!!! I'm partial to the oven baked foods, myself, but all of them look mouthwatering!

[@marystestkitchen]

The oven baked version is pretty darn good too :-) But when I said a bit of oil, I really meant, be generous with the oil. Then bake. It sizzles in the oven. So good.

[@suemedeiros1946]

I baked it was great

[@Dartchy]

I wish I could get Thrive in Australia :(

[@marystestkitchen]

Hopefully one day! I hear Australia is getting more and more cool vegan options!

[@ThefadedY]

iherb is great. Free shipping if you spend over $40. The deliever fairly quickly. Within the week.

[@Dartchy]

Yeah I just recently used iHerb. They actually lost my parcel and had to resend another one lol. But Thrive prices seem to have better prices.

[@callmewaves1160]

Dartchy I have ordered from them a few times now and never had an issue! Some of their prices are a little steep but cheaper than others.

[@ThefadedY]

Dartchy have you converted the price to Aud? I might end up being similar? I wish we had American prices!

[@MR-xy1gj]

This worked really well. Thanks, Mary! I made it exactly as you suggested and got very similar results. As I was squeezing the water from the tofu, I wasn't convinced I was going to get the same texture you did, but I did in the end. Next time I will try adding more herbs and spices to the flour.

[@marystestkitchen]

Nice work! Thanks for sharing :-)

[@coren2619]

Ughhh the way she rips it open it looks so good !! :(( will try for sure

[@jordanreynolds4688]

Daphne Kong ikr🤩

[@THEREALDEAL-pu8dx]

***DO NOT ORDER FROM THRIVE. CHECK REVIEWS BELOW*** Nothing against Mary.

[@amberbridges3101]

What's up with Thrive? Need the 411 bc I don't see a reviews link!

[@JabberJawz.]

@@amberbridges3101 Right? I'm wondering if it was just some spam....-? I don't see any info either.

[@ShiaAhlulbayt1]

This person is right! Thrive is actually really expensive compare it to your local grocery store. There’s no “savings” involved especially if you’re paying $60 per year

[@laurisnicholson1602]

I love Thrive Market, for example, I found medicine mama's 4oz honey cream for the same price as the 2oz size at Sprouts, and their products are yummy. There's coconut butter 🥰 and plantain chips 🤩 and of course I only get what I love, the app is functional but now I don't have to drive an hour to get specialty stuff, free shipping 😘

[@jennita1234]

so freeze defrost freeze again defrost again then squeeze the liquid out?

[@marystestkitchen]

Yes, you got it!

[@jennita1234]

Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking awesome just put in for first freeze!

[@teleishamber]

Such a long process

[@marystestkitchen]

+hey_ jeeta you got it!

[@lottatroublemaker6130]

Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking - Amazing how freezing completely changes the texture of tofu and also makes the water in it go into small clumps, probably why it is easier to get the water out... OMG! Now I am sooooo hungry! ☺️

[@leapinlizards115]

so grateful for this video at 10am on a wednesday!!

[@marystestkitchen]

I'm grateful that you're watching! :D

[@FF18Cloud]

Wouldn't you call this more like... Tofu karage?

[@bruceree1574]

FF18Cloud ... no, it wasn’t a called chicken! 😂

[@daofjudith]

Vitacost.com. SO much cheaper than thrive and they have more products. AND no subscription fee

[@cmisis14]

Yes! Iherb is also amazing 👌

[@gewright48]

Mary thank you so much!!!! I just start eating vegan meals and I was getting so discouraged wondering what am I going to eat....you just made me cry because I love chicken!!! Thank you!!

[@ZenandZaatar]

Omg it’s crazy how much the texture transformed after freezing the tofu!!! Amazing recipe Mary! 😍☺️🙌🏽💗

[@marystestkitchen]

Right?!?! Thank my laziness for not using tofu on time and having to freeze it...and forgetting to use it after thawing so ...freezing again. haha Thanks for watching

[@harushouse]

Want to try this on my meat eating friends! I am a pescetarian myself, but I love showing people that vegans don't eat grass and beetloaf 🙄

[@powerpuff4ever]

Something about the look of this is so satisfying 😂 I feel like I’ve watched this video every week since it was uploaded

[@marystestkitchen]

+powerpuff4ever 😅💕 love you forever 😉

[@0penpress]

A close friend decided to freeze his tofu six times and once thawed it turned into a Big Mac.. This stuff is magic!

[@tonybrowns649]

😂😂😂

[@thatsnodildo1974]

This is cool. I'm not vegan but this is interesting.

[@TheIncredibleScotts]

I’m so excited because most of these ingredients I already have!!! Definitely making this

[@kinanibillings5779]

This was so good I froze twice as you stated I didn’t wanna bc I was so ready to try lol tyvm

[@amysantana7355]

What does that mean? Freeze, defrost and drain and freeze again?

[@1951mytube]

@@amysantana7355 -- Yes, freeze, defrost, freeze, defrost again. This was at Mary's website: Freeze and thaw the tofu "Place the whole unopened package or packages of tofu in the freezer and freeze until solid (about 6 hours to overnight). Thaw completely. I do this quickly and safely by thawing on the counter until mostly thawed but still cold (about 4 hours) then letting it thaw the rest of the way in the fridge. Once you believe the tofu is completely thawed, freeze it solid again. Then, take it out of the freezer at least 5 hours before you want to start making your vegan fried chicken. You can hasten the last thaw by letting it sit at room temperature until the water in the package has mostly turned to liquid. Then drain, and let the tofu thaw on clean kitchen towels. Tofu that has been thawed the second time should be consumed within one or two days.

[@maddenfootballtalk6544]

@@1951mytube good. I was wondering

[@Chukojc94]

I don’t know what’s better, the food or the commentary haha! Love it, let’s sub!

[@marystestkitchen]

thank you!

[@VeganRichaRecipes]

oh my!! that texture!!

[@marystestkitchen]

+Vegan Richa It would be ultra amazing if you shared a take on this. Just saying 😉🙏💕💕💕

[@MadisonWestfield]

Vegan Richa for real!

[@sophiemoreau3049]

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[@xeen17]

Agreed!!!

[@TREYCEMONE]

Wait a minute, Wait a minute, Wait a minute, did you say tofu press, tofu making mold? Nobody told me!!! Mind blown!!! I've been manually squeezing my tofu, freeze it even, I'll definitely being freezing it twice. And you are right, Nooch is manna from heaven!!! I am so gonna make this, let me start squeezing, and throw the tofu in the freezer. p.s., I will be going to Amazon for that press, thanks for the tip!

[@marystestkitchen]

Oh it makes things so much easier! I use it for both making tofu and for pressing my tofu :-) And by the way, if your medium firm tofu is able to be pressed without breaking after one freeze/thaw, you don't have to do it twice. The one I use is so delicate that the 2nd freeze+thaw helps it stay together better. - Thanks for the comment! :-)

[@demonprinceradriare]

This might be the best vegan fried chicken I've seen to date. I like seitan but sometimes it's just "too much" work, so I'm definitely gonna try this on our next date night. I'm sure the hubby would approve. Thanks, Mary! 😉😁

[@marystestkitchen]

You're most welcome! Have fun with it :-)

[@MsLilMonie]

It's not chicken

[@PCB1700]

I've come back to say THIS IS A REALLY GOOD RECIPE!! I have done this countless times and it has worked perfectly!! It tastes amazing and the resemblance to chicken is uncanny. I even tried it without the rice crisps and it was STILL really crunchy and delicious. It also can be changed a bit too! Like I personally add a few more seasonings and soak my tofu in a canned pickle and jalapeno juice mixture(this makes it taste like chik fil a). And also the baking technique works like a dream as well. But don't make the mistake I did and get FIRM tofu EXTRA FIRM is the type you need!!

[@Hoosierontherun]

Just made this turned out amazingly thank You!!!!

[@raylee4423]

*goes yup go search what the heck vegan eggs actually are and what the heck is vegan chicken stock. Looks yummy

[@FoodDiary2023]

HOLY COW!! HOLY COWWWWW! I have to do this asap! I have been freezing my tofu, but never thought to do it TWICE. THIS IS GENIUS! This is the 2nd video of yours I have watched (1st Boston Creme Dounuts!) and realized I hadn't subbed yet. New sub coming your way =)

[@estherday8206]

Bless you, Mary for making this gf!! Finally something I can try without have to come up with my own substitutions 🥰

[@marystestkitchen]

Hope you enjoy! Have fun with it!

[@joycec4210]

so cool! I just smuggled some vegan egg from London back to HK today so I have to make this recipe. It's fate :)

[@marystestkitchen]

omg YESSSS!!! It's FATE! Also, I heard Hampton Creek launched "just egg" in HK recently. That might also work.

[@Esalem81]

So the trick is freezing the tofu twice? How do you do that? Freeze and defrost, then Freeze again? I've never seen tofu with that texture lol

[@marystestkitchen]

Yup! I go into more detail in my other vegan "chicken" videos but basically, the first freeze creates the texture and the second freeze sets it up so it's easier to press without breaking.

[@omnipossum92]

This is great! I'll bet you can use the same idea with the tofu to make battered "fish". Btw, Mary, have you heard of that fish and chip shop that uses banana blossoms to make vegan fish? I'd really like to try both that and your own idea with both "fish" and "chicken".

[@Candy12438]

I am vegetarian I'm hungry and also wanted to know how to make a chicken like food so I can have friends come over and eat something they may like mah bf loves chicken

[@KyleButler82]

This is now a staple at our house! I usually change recipes up a bit, but I followed yours to the letter and it's perfect! Thank you :)

[@easylabeler]

Thrive market is the most annoying website ever. I won’t buy from them just because their website sucks

[@teixeiraangel]

Looking forward to making these again for the second time. Currently have packs of tofu in my freezer (freezing for the second time). Yuuuuum

[@soundgarden01]

I gotta say thank you for this video, I'm not vegan nor vegetarian and I applied this tofu technique to my own recipe of fried tofu chicken. I used actual chicken stock to rehydrate the tofu and made myself a restaurant style coleslaw and put a few fried pieces on Hawaiian burger bun and topped it some of the coleslaw and had myself some fried chicken sandwiches mmm. I liked it so much that in the future I'm actually gonna try the recipe exactly how you made it.

[@TashinaCombs]

I have to make this immediately. This looks amazing!

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

Tashina Combs Logical Harmony!

[@SapphireDreamssss]

I hate when people say tofu is nasty or has no flavor-It's FOOD, you have to SEASON IT. And cook it correctly, like anything else!!

[@silviamonz2062]

They should be grateful that is is so flexible from savoury to sweet but then they would be open-minded 😉

[@marystestkitchen]

It's just lack of cultural exposure I guess!

[@haemstars]

The perfect base for me to try and make a vegan karaage!

[@lorimiranda5457]

Looks so good. I will definitely try this out but with change the sauce for a Old Bay flavored one. Suggestion how about Veganizing a New England Fish and Chips.

[@marystestkitchen]

+Lori Miranda ooo that sounds awesome, Lori!

[@VallanaTrue]

Lori Miranda omg old bay

[@toBe8ere]

Instead of soaking in vegan chicken broth, using kelp and/or mushroom stock with seaweed crumbled into the flour?

[@Chihuahuawrath]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJXGdJSneKmabZY Saw this video yesterday and thought it looked pretty amazing.

[@Chihuahuawrath]

Sorry, should have specified. There is this KZbinr, avantgardevegan, and he has a Fish and Chips recipe that looked amazing.

[@soulgarden1111]

This looks soooo good; I must try. I never even liked fried chicken but I bet this is good. ^ ^

[@darcyrobinson8754]

I fooled my Dad and Brother who are Wyoming cattle ranchers. This is legit.. My dad would end his life if he knew he ate tofu. Dont tell him.