Kat's Tvp Chicken

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup textured vegetable protein, granules (plain, or chicken-style)
• 1 cup water
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or as needed)

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, bring water, bouillon, sugar and seasonings to a boil. add tvp and turn heat off. let stand for 15 - 20 minutes. drain any excess liquid.
• 2 saute soaked, drained tvp in a little oil until lightly browned. the tvp "chicken" is now ready to be used in any dish in place of cooked chicken. refrigerate unused portions. can be frozen.
• 3 suggestions: pot pies, gravies, soups, stews, pita bread sandwiches, a la kings, patties (mix with breadcrumbs), stir-fries, etc.
• 4 note: large chunks of tvp do better simmered in the liquid, not just soaked. simmer over low heat for 15 - 20 minutes. liquid should be absorbed, and chunks should be tender. if chunks are not yet tender, add more water and bouillon.
• 5 if you want to shape them, i would not drain, i just a little flour and shape.