Mock Chicken Recipe
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Mock Chicken

By: SILVERWOLF 
"This is a great substitute for any recipe which calls for cooked, diced, or chopped chicken meat. Freezing tofu gives it a meat-like texture. The process is very easy, but you'll need to plan 72 hours ahead."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (35)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
3 Days 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu

Directions

  1. Leave tofu in original package and place in freezer for 72 hours.
  2. Bring a pot of water to a simmer. Place package of tofu in water and allow to thaw, approximately 10 minutes. When thawed, remove from package, place in a piece of cheesecloth, and squeeze out liquid. Shred, dice, or slice tofu and include in your favorite recipe.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 124 | Total Fat: 7.4g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2007 by SoCalledVegan   view full review
While it's a great idea to freeze tofu for at least 24 hours to give it meat-like texture,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2005 by FROGGYOGA   view full review
Okay, I tried this again twice now with a different brand of tofu- Frieda's - and it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by GINNYG   view full review
What a great idea! I have used this method several times and it definately helps the tofu...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2007 by Lisa   view full review
I recently switched to a full vegan diet and this recipe has really helped increase my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2006 by DREANA   view full review
This definetly gives the tofu a tougher texture. I have a recipe for original style kentucky...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 26, 2006 by ILOVERIVERS   view full review
you are my HERO! This makes it the exact texture of boca/gardenburger/morningstar chiken...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2004 by BRIANGEL   view full review
I found it takes a little longer than mentioned to get the tofu to thaw all the way through...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2003 by THOMASDEKKER   view full review
This recipe certainly does deliver firmness: I forgot mine in the freezer for 6 months and it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 3, 2003 by CK21   view full review
this recipe has opened up a lot of new options for me. thanks, Silverwolf!
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2008 by Bouchos   view full review
I'm not sure what I could have done wrong, seems pretty basic, but when I thawed the tofu and...

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