Vegetarian Cajun Chicken Pieces
Get ready to spice up your dinner with these bold and flavorful Vegetarian Cajun Chicken Pieces! This plant-based twist on a Southern classic features tender seitan coated in a smoky, zesty Cajun seasoning blend, sautéed to golden perfection and combined with vibrant bell peppers and onions. Infused with hints of smoked paprika, garlic, and a splash of lemon juice for a bright finish, this dish is not only quick to make in just 35 minutes but also loaded with protein and bursting with color. Perfect as a hearty main dish or a savory topping for grain bowls and salads, it’s a must-try for anyone seeking a flavor-packed vegetarian or vegan recipe. Keyword-rich and easy to customize, this dish brings the soulful essence of Cajun cuisine right into your kitchen, minus the meat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Seitan
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 0.5 cup Vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
Instructions
Begin by cutting the seitan into bite-sized pieces.
In a large bowl, combine the Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Add the seitan pieces to the bowl and toss them to ensure they are evenly coated in the spice mix. Let it sit for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Dice the red and green bell peppers, and slice the yellow onion into strips.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned seitan pieces and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
Remove the seitan from the skillet and set it aside. In the same skillet, add the diced bell peppers and sliced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are slightly softened.
Add the vegetable broth and soy sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables. Let it cook for another 2 minutes.
Return the seitan pieces to the skillet and mix them with the vegetables, letting everything cook together for an additional 3-4 minutes until the liquid has reduced slightly.
Finish by stirring in the lemon juice and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the Vegetarian Cajun Chicken Pieces hot, perfect as a main dish or a flavorful topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.4 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3149 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.3 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 83.5 g | 167% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1459 mg | 31% | |
*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.
