Vegan Maple Glazed Chicken
Ingredients
Video Recipe:
For the Crispy Chicken
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200–250g Harmless Chicken
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½ cup cornstarch
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½ cup flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper
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½ cup cold water (adjust as needed)
For the Maple Glaze
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3 tbsp maple syrup
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp tomato paste
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tsp olive oil or sesame oil
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½ tsp smoked paprika
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¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
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1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
Instructions
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Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix cornstarch, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in cold water until the batter is thick and smooth. Coat Harmless Chicken pieces evenly. -
Fry the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high. Fry the coated chicken for 3–5 minutes per side, until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels. -
Prepare the Glaze
In a pan, sauté minced garlic in a bit of oil until fragrant. Add maple syrup, soy sauce, tomato paste, paprika, and cayenne. Stir and bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy (about 1–2 minutes). -
Glaze the Chicken
Toss the fried Harmless Chicken in the glaze until well-coated and sticky.
Serve
Top with sesame seeds. Great with rice, in wraps, or over steamed greens.
