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Best vegan chicken patties recipe

a stack of plant based chicken patties - These spicy chickpea veggie cakes are loaded with all the flavors you could ever want. Think savory chickpea cakes filled with fresh basil, zesty lemon, chili flakes and loaded with plant based protein. They're deliciously golden and crispy on the outside and so packed full of fresh and spicy tastes. | Munchyesta
This recipe is very easy to make vegan. Just replace the eggs with flax eggs and you’re good to go. You could also add a little bit of grated vegan cheese to bind everything together. It’s so good, cheesy and makes these patties extra crispy. These tasty extra crispy chick'n breasts vegan patties have officially passed the vegan chicken patty taste test with flying colors. They are the real thing, vegan meats patties wrapped in a crispy coating of golden bread crumbs or almond flour. They're as good as impossible chicken patties and make the best vegan chicken burgers! 
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Serving Size 4 - 6 patties

Ingredients

Main Ingredients for making vegan chicken patties 

  • 1½ cup (135g) Rolled Oats I like to use quick oats but you can also use regular rolled oats
  • 1 15 oz (425g) Can of Chickpeas save the chickpea water
  • ½ cup (120ml) Chickpea liquid or plant milk
  • ⅓ cup (80g) Bell Peppers finely diced
  • ¼ cup (20g) Peas roughly chopped
  • 2 Spring Onions chopped
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Basil Chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried basil)
  • 1 tsp thyme or Italian spice blend
  • ½ tsp of Salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast optional but delicious
  • 1 Large Egg lightly whisked - or 1 flax egg for vegan option
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil optional but adds extra moisture
  • 3 ½ tablespoons chickpea flour or corn starch add a little more only if you feel the mixture is too wet
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup (30g) Bread Crumbs or Almond Flour for gluten free option
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil

Optional extra:

  • 4 oil packed sun dried tomatoes chopped (added to the mixture in the food processor)

Instructions

How are these Spicy Chickpea Veggie Cakes made? It’s so easy to make these vegan chicken breast patties:

  • Put the chickpeas with the chickpea water (aquafaba), avocado oil, rolled oats, peas, diced peppers, garlic powder, salt, chili flakes and chopped fresh basil into a food processor. Chop until the chickpeas are chopped well, but still retain some texture (they shouldn’t be creamy).
  • Next, scoop the mixture into a large mixing bowl and mix in the “egg” and chickpea flour or cornstarch. Stir until everything is combined and leave it to rest for 5 minutes.
  • Use two spoons to scoop the chickpea mixture into 4 big veggie burgers and use your hands to shape them into patties.
  • In a wide bowl, mix together bread crumbs with a pinch of salt and lemon zest.
  • Dip the patties into the bread crumbs, making sure all sides are covered.
  • Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet and cook the patties at medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the patties are golden.
  • Serve with a side of salad, baked potatoes or in a veggie burger.

How to bake vegan chicken patties in the oven

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminium foil.
  • Place the frozen vegan chicken patties on the lined baking sheet, leaving a little space between each patty.
  • Bake the patties for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Flip the patties over halfway through baking to ensure that they are crispy on both sides.
  • Remove the patties from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy your perfect chicken alternative delicious and crispy vegan chicken patties!

Easy way to grill vegan chicken patties 

  • Preheat your grill to medium heat.
  • Lightly brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the patties from sticking.
  • Place the vegan chicken patties on the grill, leaving a little space between each patty.
  • Grill the patties for 4-5 minutes per side, or until they are heated through and grill marks appear on both sides.
  • Remove the patties from the grill and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy your delicious and smoky vegan chicken patties!

Simple way to bake vegan patties in air fryer 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Place the frozen vegan chicken patties in the air fryer basket, leaving a little space between each patty.
  • Cook the patties for 10 minutes on one side, then flip them over and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes on the other side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the patties from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy your crispy and healthy vegan chicken patties!

Notes

How to store homemade vegan chicken patties 

To store homemade vegan chicken patties, you can follow these simple steps:
  1. Allow the crispy golden chick’n nuggets to cool down completely before storing them.
  2. Place the patties in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap.
  3. Label the container or wrap with the date you made the patties so that you can easily keep track of how long they have been stored.
  4. Place the container or wrap in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. 
  5. Can you freeze vegan chicken patties?
  6. Yes! If you want to store them for a longer period, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
When you want to reheat your homemade gardein ultimate plant-based chick, you can either microwave them or heat them up on the stovetop. Enjoy your delicious and homemade vegan chicken patties!