Chicken and Waffles
Crispy vegan "chicken" meets fluffy waffles in this delightful breakfast combo. Quick, flavorful, and totally satisfying!
Equipment
- 1 Waffle Iron
- 1 Whisk
- 2 Big Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups & Spoons
- 1 Large Pan
Ingredients
Fried Chicken aka Oyster Mushrooms
- 1 lb King Oyster Mushrooms
- 1/2 Lemon
- 1 cup Flour
- 1-2 cup Oil
- 2 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 cup Plant-Based Milk
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 2 tsp Paprika
Waffles
- 2 cup Waffle Mix
- 1 cup Water
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Oil
- Butter For Serving
- Maple Syrup For Serving
Instructions
How to Make Vegan Fried Chicken
- Rinse off your king oyster mushrooms with water.
- Split each mushroom in half, then set them aside.
- Pour the plant-based milk into a bowl.
- Squeeze half a lemon into the bowl with the plant-based milk, then set aside.
- Pour flour into a bowl. Then, add seasonings and stir to combine.
- Dip mushrooms in the buttermilk (should be curdled), then dip them in the dry batter.
- Continue repeating the last step until the mushrooms are as battered as you want them to be.
- Heat up oil in a large pan. Once it is hot, place the battered mushrooms in the oil.
- Fry until golden brown.
How to Make Vegan Waffles
- Preheat your waffle iron.
- Pour the waffle mix and cinnamon into a large mixing bowl, then whisk them together.
- Add vanilla extract, then whisk until well combined.
- Pour waffle batter into the heated waffle iron and cook.
Notes
You can add as much or as little seasoning as you'd like.