Get ready for a life changing episode! We are making VEGAN fried chicken and waffles with a yummy banana compote! You won’t believe it’s not chicken! I am joined by vegan skeptic Sara Foster to see if this vegan recipe passes the test! Click above to watch this brunch recipe come to life!

Vegan Fried Chicken & Banana Waffles

This vegan chicken and waffles recipe is full of flavor and
will have your meat loving friends reevaluating their life choices!

    Total Time 30 mins

      Servings 4

                     Vegan Chicken Ingredients

• • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons seasoned salt
  • 4 tablespoons pepper
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon adobo seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
  • 4-6 oyster mushrooms
  • 1 cup cold water
  • oil for frying

                     Vegan Banana Waffle Ingredients

• • 1 cup banana flour
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup oat milk
  • 2 1’2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons Just Egg (brand of egg substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • banana puree (blend 1 banana and 1/4 cup oat milk)
  • fresh raspberries for topping

                     Banana Compote

• • 1 1/2 cups agave syrup
  • 2 whole bananas diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

                   Directions

• • Preheat fryer or pan to 325° degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine banana flour, all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon with a whisk. { If you would like to make gluten waffles, double the amount of banana flour instead of using all purpose flour}
  • Add oat milk, Just Egg substitute, olive oil and vanilla. Whisk to combine and set aside. (If waffle batter is too thick, feel free to add 1/4 cup more of oat milk)
  • In another large bowl, mix seasoned salt, garlic powder, pepper, adobo, onion powder, cayenne pepper, paprika, and flour together.
  • Separate mixture into 2 different shallow bowls. Divide 60/40 with one bowl having a little bit more mix than the other.
  • Add cold water to the bowl that has less mix and whisk to combine, leaving the second flour mix bowl dry.
  • Break oyster mushrooms apart into chicken size pieces (breast, leg, etc.)
  • First, place mushroom into wet mixture making sure it is completely covered. Then transfer mushroom into the dry flour mixture making sure it is completely covered.
  • Lightly shake off excess flour and place mushroom into fryer for 7-8 minutes or until golden flipping to the other side halfway through.
  • Once the bubbles have subsided and your vegan chicken is cooked, remove from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to remove any excess oil.
  • Fill 3/4-1 cup of waffle mix and pour into waffle maker. Most waffle machines should have a green light to indicate when the waffle is done. If not, your waffle should be cooked in about 5 minutes.
  • While waffles are cooking, chop 2 bananas into diced 1/2 inch pieces and place into a medium large sauté pan with agave, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
  • Simmer on medium high heat, for 3-4 minutes until bananas have slightly soften then set aside.
  • To plate, begin by placing a fluffy waffle on your plate followed by the banana compote and top with fresh raspberries.
  • Finish by placing a nice piece of fried vegan chicken on the side or on top of your waffle and enjoy!