Vegan Bacon-Wrapped Chicken
Delight in the savory magic of plant-based cuisine with this Vegan Bacon-Wrapped Chicken recipe—a perfect combination of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors. Tender seitan chicken is marinated in a mouthwatering blend of olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, and aromatic spices, then expertly wrapped in crispy vegan tempeh bacon. A sprinkle of fresh rosemary adds an herby, elevated finish before a quick bake in the oven transforms this into a golden, crispy masterpiece. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve with your favorite side dish for a comforting, protein-packed meal that will have vegans and meat-eaters alike coming back for seconds. Perfect keywords: vegan bacon-wrapped chicken, plant-based dinner, seitan recipes, vegan comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Seitan chicken
- 10 slices Vegan tempeh bacon strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Slice the seitan chicken into 4 equal portions.
In a bowl, mix olive oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to form a marinade.
Brush each piece of seitan with the marinade ensuring an even coat.
Wrap each seitan piece tightly with tempeh bacon strips, securing with toothpicks if necessary.
Place wrapped seitan pieces on the prepared baking sheet.
Sprinkle freshly chopped rosemary over the wrapped seitan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, until the tempeh bacon is crispy and browned.
Let the baked seitan rest for a few minutes before removing toothpicks.
Serve hot, garnished with additional rosemary if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
282 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.8 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1007 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.8 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.6 g | ||
| Protein | 30.2 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 286 mg | 6% | |
*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.
