Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Southern cuisine with this Vegetarian Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Crispy golden seitan slices are seasoned to perfection, coated in a flavorful buttermilk and spiced flour mixture, and pan-fried to achieve an irresistible crunch. The rich, savory gravy, made with butter, vegetable broth, milk, and a hint of soy sauce, ties the dish together, offering that signature creamy finish. Quick to prepare and satisfying enough for the heartiest appetites, this recipe is perfect for both vegetarian diets and anyone craving a meat-free comfort food experience. Serve with mashed potatoes, collard greens, or biscuits for a soulful meal that will delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Seitan
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Milk
- 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour for gravy
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
Instructions
Preheat oven to 200°F (93°C) to keep the cooked steaks warm.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
Dip each seitan slice into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge both sides in the flour mixture. Repeat with all slices, setting them aside ready for frying.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seitan slices, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Work in batches if necessary.
Transfer the cooked steaks to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the preheated oven while you make the gravy.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add butter. Allow it to melt completely.
Stir in the flour for the gravy, cooking for 1-2 minutes to form a paste.
Slowly whisk in the vegetable broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
Add the milk and soy sauce into the mixture, and cook until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
Serve the vegetarian chicken fried steaks hot with the gravy ladled generously over top.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2553 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.9 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.1 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 70.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 4666 mg | 203% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.2 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 102.5 g | 205% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 1973 mg | 42% | |
*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.
