Juneteenth Vegan Chicken and Waffles (Printable View)
Crispy breaded mushroom strips with golden waffles and spicy maple drizzle.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegan Chicken
01 - 2 cups oyster mushrooms or king oyster mushrooms, torn into strips
02 - 1 cup unsweetened soy or almond milk
03 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
04 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
06 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
07 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
08 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
→ Waffles
14 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
15 - 2 tablespoons sugar
16 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
17 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
18 - ½ teaspoon salt
19 - 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk
20 - 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
21 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
22 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Maple Hot Sauce
23 - ¼ cup pure maple syrup
24 - 1 tablespoon hot sauce
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine plant milk and apple cider vinegar in a small bowl. Add mushroom strips and let marinate for 10 minutes to tenderize.
02 - Mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme in a shallow dish. Place panko breadcrumbs in a separate dish.
03 - Dredge each marinated mushroom strip in the flour mixture, dip back into the milk mixture, then press firmly into panko breadcrumbs until evenly coated.
04 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded mushrooms in batches for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 - Turn on waffle iron and allow it to fully heat according to manufacturer instructions.
06 - Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl until well combined.
07 - In a separate bowl, whisk plant milk, apple cider vinegar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
08 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Small lumps are acceptable and prevent overmixing.
09 - Pour batter onto preheated waffle iron and cook following machine directions until golden and crisp. Keep warm until serving.
10 - Whisk together pure maple syrup and hot sauce in a small bowl until fully incorporated.
11 - Plate hot waffles and top generously with crispy fried vegan chicken. Drizzle with maple hot sauce and serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The oyster mushrooms get unbelievably crispy, almost shattering when you bite into them
- That sweet and spicy maple sauce ties everything together like magic
- It is Juneteenth on a plate, all soul and zero compromise
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying or the temperature drops and you end up with soggy coating
- Let the fried mushrooms rest on a wire rack instead of paper towels if you want them to stay crispy longer
- The waffle batter can sit for a few minutes while you fry without any issues
03 -
- Double the coating mixture if you are feeding a crowd, you will need it
- Warm your serving plates in the oven so everything stays hot longer