Vegan BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Satisfy your BBQ cravings with these flavorful and juicy Vegan BBQ Chicken Drumsticks! Made from the ultimate combination of tender jackfruit and protein-packed vital wheat gluten, these plant-based drumsticks achieve a meaty texture that's perfect for grilling, baking, or roasting. Seasoned with a smoky blend of paprika, garlic, and onion powder, and brushed generously with sticky, sweet BBQ sauce, this recipe delivers all the bold flavors of traditional drumsticks without any animal products. Perfect for summer cookouts, weeknight dinners, or any occasion, these smoky delights are shaped around wooden skewers for that authentic drumstick feel. Easy to prepare and bake, they pair beautifully with classic BBQ sides like coleslaw, cornbread, or roasted vegetables. Whether you're vegan or just exploring plant-based options, this recipe is a delicious and satisfying crowd-pleaser you’ll want to make again and again! Keywords: vegan BBQ chicken drumsticks, plant-based BBQ recipe, jackfruit drumsticks, smoky vegan recipes, BBQ vegan protein.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Jackfruit (canned, young and green)
- 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
- 0.5 cup Chickpea flour
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Soy sauce
- 0.75 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 8 units Wooden skewers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and rinse the jackfruit. Use a knife to cut off the core and shred the pieces into a large mixing bowl.
Add the vital wheat gluten, chickpea flour, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and ground black pepper to the bowl with the jackfruit. Mix well to combine the dry ingredients with the shredded jackfruit.
Add the soy sauce, vegetable broth, and olive oil to the dry mixture. Mix everything together until a dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes elastic.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Mold each piece around a wooden skewer to form a drumstick shape.
Place the drumsticks on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the drumsticks from the oven, brush generously with BBQ sauce, and then return to the oven for another 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, flip the drumsticks, brush the other side with BBQ sauce, and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the drumsticks are glazed and slightly crisp on the outside.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your vegan BBQ chicken drumsticks with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 43.3 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3633 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.0 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.6 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.1 g | ||
| Protein | 222.0 g | 444% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 753 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 23.2 mg | 129% | |
| Potassium | 5802 mg | 123% | |
*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.
