Vegetarian BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
Sink your teeth into these irresistible Vegetarian BBQ Chicken Drumsticks, a plant-based twist on a backyard classic. Made with protein-rich vital wheat gluten and infused with smoky paprika and tangy BBQ sauce, these drumsticks deliver all the bold flavors and satisfying texture you'd expect from traditional barbecue fare. Each "drumstick" is carefully shaped around a wooden skewer for an authentic look and browned to perfection before being slathered in barbecue sauce and baked to tender, juicy goodness. Ideal for BBQ parties, weeknight dinners, or meatless Mondays, these vegan-friendly drumsticks are a crowd-pleasing centerpiece you’ll keep coming back to. Serve them hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side for dipping, and let your guests marvel at this creative twist on comfort food!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Vital wheat gluten
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.75 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 8 pieces Wooden skewers
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a separate bowl, combine vegetable broth and soy sauce.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until it forms a dough.
Knead the dough for about 3-4 minutes until it's elastic and well combined.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a drumstick shape around a wooden skewer, leaving part of the skewer uncovered to resemble a bone.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the drumsticks and cook, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
Transfer the browned drumsticks to the prepared baking sheet.
Generously brush drumsticks with BBQ sauce, ensuring they are covered all over.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, basting with additional BBQ sauce halfway through the cooking time.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1487 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.2 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.4 g | 27% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2372 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.2 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.1 g | ||
| Protein | 184.4 g | 369% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 511 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 1318 mg | 28% | |
*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.
