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Vegan Shredded Chicken

This is the easiest vegan shredded chicken ever. Seriously, you need only ONE ingredient! This “chicken” recipe is 100% vegan with endless marinade and seasoning possibilities.
Course Appetizer, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Nut-free, Soy-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword plant-based chicken, vegan chicken strips, vegan shredded chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 90kcal
Author Nandi Barta

Equipment

  • our Vitamix A2300
  • Regular blender
  • Non-stick baking sheet
  • Non-stick baking sheet
  • Regular parchment paper

Ingredients

Vegan shredded "chicken"

  • 14 oz Oyster mushrooms not king oyster, but regular
  • 1/4 cup Homemade Buffalo Sauce see ingredients below

Homemade Buffalo Sauce (other marinade ides in the Notes below)

  • 1/2 cup Frank's Red Hot
  • 1/4 cup Veggie broth
  • 1/4 cup Cashew nuts use sunflower seeds for nut-free
  • 1 Tbsp White wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
  • 2 tsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Soy sauce or tamari

Instructions

Homemade Buffalo Sauce

  • Add all sauce ingredients in a blender and blend them until smooth.

Making vegan shredded chicken

  • Gently wash any dirt off of them by using a colander or a sieve. Dry them with a paper towel or clean kitchen cloth. Do not peel them.
  • Then cut each of them into two parts 1) stem and 2) cap. Tear the cap into small shreds with your hands. The horizontal gills/lamellae of the mushrooms will be your guide. If the stem is soft enough you can shred them as well. The goal is to have thin strips of mushrooms that are uneven and not cut clean. 
  • Take a large bowl and add the mushroom strips. Use your favorite marinade and spice mix and gently cover them thoroughly using a spatula. (Marinade and serving suggestions in the Notes and above the recipe.)
  • Pre-heat oven to 425 Fahrenheit (220 degrees Celsius) and baked them for 20 minutes. Use it in your favorite recipe.

Video

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Notes

Here are some recommendations for marinade and spice mix depending on what you want to pair your vegan shredded chicken with: