Fooler Chicken
Discover the magic of plant-based cooking with "Fooler Chicken," a mouthwatering vegan recipe that's sure to trick your taste buds! Featuring young green jackfruit as the star ingredient, this dish mimics the texture and savory flavor of shredded chicken while keeping it completely meat-free. Marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic, then cooked until golden and crispy, this protein-packed dish delivers a satisfying bite and bursts with zesty lemon juice for a tangy finish. Whether you're serving it in tacos, wraps, salads, or as a main dish alongside your favorite sides, Fooler Chicken proves that plant-based cuisine can be both hearty and flavorful. Ready in under 40 minutes, it's the perfect weeknight recipe for vegan comfort food lovers or anyone seeking a creative, healthy twist on classic chicken dishes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Young green jackfruit (canned, in water or brine)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Drain and rinse the canned jackfruit thoroughly. Cut off any tough core portions and shred the pieces into a chicken-like texture using your hands or a fork.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Add the shredded jackfruit to this mixture and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
While the jackfruit is marinating, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Add the marinated jackfruit to the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown slightly.
Sprinkle the cornstarch evenly over the jackfruit and toss to coat. This will help give the jackfruit a crispy texture as it cooks.
Pour in the vegetable broth and lemon juice, then stir well. Let the liquid cook off, about 5–7 minutes, until the jackfruit takes on a more dry and crispy texture.
Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet and cook the jackfruit for an additional 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns golden brown and crispy in spots.
Serve the Fooler Chicken warm as a main course, in wraps, tacos, on top of salads, or with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
479 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 29.5 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4146 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.0 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 10.0 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1539 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
