Smothered Vegan Fried Chicken (Tofu)

This Smothered Vegan Fried Chicken (Tofu) is my latest creation that has me coming back for more. It is the ultimate Southern comfort dish, made with crispy seasoned tofu cubes, lightly fried or baked, then smothered in a flavorful homemade gravy.

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Course: Entrée, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Smothered Vegan Fried Chicken (Tofu)

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 232kcal

Ingredients

Tofu Chicken

1 package extra-firm tofu or super-firm tofu, (drained, pressed and cut into cubes)
1 tablespoon Bragg's liquid aminos Soy sauce or Tamari

Batter

1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon tapioca starch
1/4 cup gluten-free flour (I used sweet sorghum flour)
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon organic cane sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Pinch Cayenne pepper
oil for frying

Gravy

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion minced
1/2 cup bell pepper chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Bragg liquid aminos optional
1/4 teaspoon salt optional

Instructions

Toss tofu cubes with Bragg's liquid aminos and marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
Meanwhile, prepare the buttermilk and breading
Combine almond milk, lemon juice, and tapioca starch, mix gluten-free flour, nutritional yeast flakes, paprika, rosemary, ginger, thyme, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl forming a thick paste and set aside
Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high. Coat marinated tofu with the batter and lightly fry tofu until golden brown and crispy. Remove fried tofu and set aside while you prepare the gravy,
Preheat oven 400 degree F. Place seasoned tofu in a single layer on a prepared baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Bake for 20 minutes or until crispy
Add extra oil to the skillet as needed, cook onion, bell pepper and garlic on one half of skillet and gluten-free flour on the other half, about 2-3 minutes. Add nutritional yeast flakes, garlic powder, onion powder. Stir in vegetable broth or water and Bragg's liquid until a smooth gravy is formed, you might need a whisk.Season with salt to taste.
Add fried tofu to the gravy and stir to coat fully, remove from heat. Don't over stir.

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