Vegan Teriyaki Chicken

Step 1

Cut the heads off the king oyster mushrooms. Use the heads for another recipe.

Step 2

Boil the king oyster mushrooms for 10 minutes, it should turn a darker color. Then transfer the mushrooms to an ice bath.

Step 3

Use a knife to cut around the king oyster mushroom in a spiral motion until you get a large cutlet. Repeat with the remaining mushrooms, you’ll have 4 cutlets.

Step 4

Combine all the ingredients to make the marinade ingredients.

Step 5

Rub the mushroom cutlets with the marinade on both sides and add a thin layer of cornstarch.

Step 6

If using dry yuba (tofu skin): rehydrate the tofu skin by letting it soak in hot water for about 5 minutes. Drain the water.

Step 7

If using fresh or frozen yuba, this step is not needed.

Step 8

Wrap the mushroom cutlets in the tofu skin.

Step 9

Fry the tofu skin-wrapped mushroom in oil until golden brown on both sides.

Step 10

Make the Teriyaki sauce by combining soy sauce, sugar, mirin, and water in a bowl and mixing well.

Step 11

Drizzle the sauce on top of the mushrooms until it comes to a low simmer. Flip occasionally so both sides can absorb the sauce.

Step 12

When the vegan chicken gets a nice brown glaze and most the sauces are absorbed, remove from heat and transfer to a plate.

Step 13

Cut the vegan chicken into slices. Enjoy with rice and/or veggies of choice!