Mock Chicken Tofu is packed with flavor, juicy inside and chewy outside. Easy process. No marinating or pressing tofu. Can be used in a variety of recipes. Gluten-free.
Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Drain 1 lb. firm tofu. Slice ¼ - ½ inch thick and cut into squares, triangles, or strips as desired.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Stir in 1 TB Better Than Chicken Flavor Mix. Add tofu and adjust the heat to a soft boil. Cook tofu for 15 minutes.
Set a rack over a bowl or large plate. Carefully remove tofu from cooking broth. Let tofu drain on rack.
Transfer pieces of tofu to parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
Remove tofu from oven and let cool on cookie sheet. Your tofu is ready to eat as is, or saute and bake into any dishes you like.
Notes
Here's a 5-minute recipe for the best-tasting, all-natural vegan bouillon mix.This store-bought Vegetarian No Chicken Base can be used if it is more convenient for you.The simmering broth needs to be very concentrated to flavor the tofu. Use a full tablespoon of seasoning.The oven temperature is deliberately low, and the baking time is short. The idea is to draw out excess water from the tofu and produce a thin skin. So, this is different from drying out the tofu completely or baking it to a crispy outside.