Vegan Southern-Style Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy and Biscuits
Experience the comfort of Southern cuisine with a delicious vegan twist! This Vegan Southern-Style Chicken Fried Steak is made with tender vegetarian chicken pieces, coated in a crispy seasoned batter, and served with light and fluffy biscuits. The rich, creamy gravy drizzled over the steak enhances the flavors and gives you a taste of home-cooked goodness. Perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner, this dish pairs beautifully with sides of collard greens or creamy mashed potatoes. Indulge guilt-free in this wholesome, plant-based rendition of classic fried steak that everyone will love!
9
Servings
N/A
Calories
17
Ingredients
Ingredients
spelt flour
2 cups
baking powder (non-aluminum)
3 teaspoons
Celtic sea salt
1/4 teaspoon
nutritional yeast flakes
1 teaspoon
vegan margarine
1/3 cup (softened)
soymilk
3/4 cup
vegetarian chicken pieces
14 ounces (sliced into small round steaks)
flour
1 cup
additional flour
2 tablespoons
organic cornmeal
1/3 cup
paprika
1 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 teaspoon
soymilk (for coating)
1/2 cup
vegetable oil (or other light oil)
4 tablespoons
vegetarian chicken stock
1/4 cup
coffee creamer (plain)
1/4 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
2
In a mixing bowl, combine the spelt flour, baking powder, nutritional yeast flakes, and Celtic sea salt for the biscuits. Mix well.
3
Using a fork or pastry knife, incorporate the softened vegan margarine into the dry mixture until crumbly. Gradually stir in the 3/4 cup of soymilk, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4
Scoop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet, creating roughly 9 mounds.
5
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are nicely golden brown. Once done, remove them from the oven.
6
While the biscuits are baking, prepare the Vegan Chicken Fried Steaks. Preheat a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
7
Slice the vegetarian chicken pieces into round steak shapes.
8
Prepare three shallow bowls: In one, place 1/2 cup of plain flour. In the second, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of flour with the cornmeal, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In the third, pour in the 1/2 cup of soymilk.
9
Coat each mock chicken steak by first dipping it in the soymilk, then in the plain flour. Repeat by dipping again in the soymilk and finally coating in the seasoned flour-cornmeal mixture.
10
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the heated skillet. Cook three chicken steaks at a time, browning them for about 2 minutes on each side. Once cooked, remove them from the pan and set aside.
11
Repeat with the remaining chicken steaks, adding an additional 2 tablespoons of oil if needed.
12
In the same skillet, add the 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for about 2 minutes to create a roux. Whisk in the vegetarian chicken stock and bring it to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
13
Stir in the coffee creamer to the gravy, mixing until smooth. Once the gravy bubbles, remove it from heat.
14
Serve the chicken fried steaks alongside warm biscuits, generously pouring the creamy gravy on top.
15
Enjoy your delicious Vegan Southern-Style Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy and Biscuits!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vegan Southern-Style Chicken Fried Steak?
It is a plant-based version of the classic Southern comfort dish, featuring seasoned vegetarian chicken pieces with a crispy batter, served with biscuits and creamy gravy.
How many servings does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 9 servings.
What temperature should the oven be set to for the biscuits?
The oven should be preheated to 450°F (232°C).
What kind of flour is used in the biscuit dough?
Spelt flour is used for the biscuit dough.
What gives the biscuits their savory flavor?
Nutritional yeast flakes and Celtic sea salt provide the savory flavor profile for the biscuits.
How do I prepare the vegetarian chicken for the steak?
The vegetarian chicken pieces should be sliced into small round steak shapes.
What is the recommended fat for the biscuits?
Softened vegan margarine is used to create the crumbly texture in the biscuit dough.
How long do the biscuits need to bake?
The biscuits should bake for 10-15 minutes until they are nicely golden brown.
How many biscuits does the recipe produce?
The recipe instructions suggest scooping the dough into roughly 9 mounds.
What ingredients are in the seasoned flour mixture for the chicken?
The seasoned mixture consists of flour, organic cornmeal, paprika, salt, and ground black pepper.
How is the vegan chicken coated?
It is first dipped in soymilk, then plain flour, then soymilk again, and finally the seasoned flour-cornmeal mixture.
What type of oil should be used for frying the steaks?
Vegetable oil or any other light oil is suitable for frying.
How long does it take to cook the chicken fried steaks?
The steaks should be browned for about 2 minutes on each side in a preheated skillet.
How do I make the vegan gravy?
Create a roux using flour in the skillet, whisk in vegetarian chicken stock, and then stir in coffee creamer until smooth.
What is used to make the gravy creamy?
Plain coffee creamer is used to give the gravy its rich, creamy consistency.
What kind of salt is used in this recipe?
The recipe specifically calls for Celtic sea salt for the biscuits and regular salt for the steaks.
Can I use a different type of milk?
The recipe specifies soymilk for both the biscuit dough and the coating process.
How much vegetarian chicken is required?
You will need 14 ounces of vegetarian chicken pieces.
What is the purpose of the cornmeal in the coating?
The organic cornmeal adds extra crunch and texture to the crispy seasoned batter.
What sides are suggested for this meal?
It pairs beautifully with collard greens or creamy mashed potatoes.
Is the baking powder special?
The recipe recommends using non-aluminum baking powder.
How many tablespoons of oil are used for frying?
Initially 2 tablespoons are used, with an additional 2 tablespoons added as needed for the second batch.
Do I need a special tool for the biscuit dough?
A fork or pastry knife can be used to incorporate the margarine into the flour mixture.
What should the gravy's consistency be?
The gravy should be smooth and bubbled before being removed from heat to serve.
Is this recipe suitable for brunch?
Yes, it is described as being perfect for brunch or a cozy dinner.
How long do I cook the roux for the gravy?
The flour should be cooked in the skillet for about 2 minutes to create the roux.
What kind of skillet is recommended?
A large heavy skillet is recommended for cooking the steaks.
How much paprika is in the steak seasoning?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of paprika.
Does the recipe use black pepper?
Yes, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper is used in the steak coating and more can be added to the gravy to taste.
Is this recipe considered health food?
It is described as a wholesome, plant-based rendition of classic fried steak that can be enjoyed guilt-free.