Transforming simple flour and water into a substantial, protein-like staple is one of the most rewarding kitchen projects for plant-based cooks. This homemade vegan chick’n relies on the traditional technique of washing starch from dough to develop a satisfying, chewy texture that mimics the fibrous bite of poultry. Once the gluten strands are properly formed, simmering them in a savory vegetable broth infuses each piece with a deep, earthy foundation.

The resulting texture is remarkably versatile, offering a clean canvas that holds onto sauces and seasonings during cooking. Because the process is straightforward, it serves as a practical way to prepare batch-friendly meat alternatives that stand up well to high-heat searing, stir-frying, or slow-simmering in curries and hotpots.

Whether you are looking to add some substance to a lunchtime salad or need a reliable plant-based protein for a weeknight dinner, these bite-sized pieces are easy to keep on hand. They freeze beautifully, making it simple to pull together a quick, protein-rich meal whenever the need arises.

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Key Ingredients

Plain Flour: Forms the dough base that is washed to create the high-protein gluten structure for the meat substitute.
Vegan Chicken Stock Cube: Used to season the water for simmering the gluten pieces to infuse them with savory poultry flavor.
Water: Used to create the initial dough and to wash away excess starch to develop the desired fibrous texture.

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Vegan Chick’n

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Ingredients

400g Plain Flour200ml Water1 Oxo Vegan Chicken Stock Cube

Method

1. Combine the plain flour and water together until it’s very well combined. Place in a bowl of cold water for 2 hours.2. After 2 hours, massage the dough in the water to release all the starch. The water will get very thick and milk like (Tip: save this water to add into your soup, sauces or even curries to thicken it up!)3. Repeat this process with fresh water until the water is more cloudy and thinner – this will indicate that majority of the starch had been released. It took me 6 washes!4. You’ll noticed throughout the washes the gluten sticks to each other more and the the dough has fibres giving it a more meat feel.5. Create bitesized pieces and place them into a simmering pot of stock water. Simmer for 20 minutes.6. Take each of the pieces out and let them rest for 10 minutes. Feel free to add them to any salads, curries, hotpots or even freeze them for later!

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