What Is Soy Chicken?
Soy chicken could refer to Chinese-style chicken that is marinated in soy sauce and roasted, or it could refer to a meat substitute made out of soy protein and used in many vegetarian dishes. Does this Spark an idea?
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Chinese Soy Chicken
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Soy, or soy sauce, chicken is a common dish found in Chinese restaurants. The whole chicken is marinated in soy sauce with other ingredients, cooked and cut up into pieces and generally served over rice.
Vegetarian Soy Chicken
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A vegetarian (or "mock") chicken product, made from soy protein or wheat gluten or tofu, is available in restaurants and groceries throughout the world. The texture of the soy product is similar to that of chicken, and seasonings are added to create a chicken-like flavor.
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Common Soy Chicken Brands
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Vegetarian soy chicken is produced by many companies; however, among the most famous are Quorn and Boca.
Vegetarian But Not Always Vegan
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Although most vegetarian soy chicken is vegan (not made from any animal products), there are some vegetarian chicken products that contain dairy-based ingredients, such as whey, or eggs. If you follow a vegan diet, check labels on foods purchased in groceries or ask staff in restaurants if you have a concern.
Tofurky Instead of Turkey
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Vegetarian Menu Including Imitation Turkey Vegetarians who have difficulty doing without turkey on Thanksgiving in the U.S. have discovered meat substitutes such as Tofurky (produced by Turtle Island Foods).
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