Things You'll Need:
- 1 cup TVP granules, regular or chicken flavored
- 2 teaspoons vegetarian chicken bouillon granules
- 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ cup flour (you may use less or more depending on desired consistency)
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup water
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Step 2
Combine the vegetarian chicken bouillon granules, poultry seasoning, and celery seed in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of water. Add TVP granules. Heat the mixture to boil over medium heat.
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Step 3
Boil mixture for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
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Step 4
Combine bread crumbs, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a small bowl or plate. Place the bowl to the side.
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Step 5
Place the TVP mixture into a bowl with 1/8 cup of flour. Combine, slowly adding more flour by the tablespoon until consistency is firm.
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Step 6
Remove the TYP mixture from the bowl and place it on a cutting board. Using a rolling pin or your hands, flatten the TVP to 1 to 1 ½ inch thickness. Using a knife or your hands, cut or shape the TVP into chicken-strip-like pieces.
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Step 7
Dip the TVP chicken strips into the bowl containing the bread crumb mixture, thoroughly coating the pieces.
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Step 8
Place TVP chicken strips onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
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Step 9
Serve TVP chicken strips with dipping sauces such as ranch, honey mustard, or barbecue.
