Nowadays, vegan chicken can be made from just about anything: soy, vital wheat gluten, mushrooms, even jackfruit. (Trust us, it tastes darn good.) When cooked right, the crunchy yet juicy texture and flavor-packed taste make it a terrific addition to any dish. And if you’re looking for the best chicken-less recipes, you’ve come to the right place.
From savory chicken and waffles to air-fried orange chicken, we’ve got five vegan recipes that will take you from breakfast to dinner any day of the week. Enjoy!
5 Ways to Make Vegan Chicken
![Photo of Sauce Stache's jackfruit-based vegan chicken, served with waffles.](https://s41230.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vegan-chicken-recipes-body-1-1024x683.jpg)
![Photo of vegan orange chicken made with soy curls by Amanda Castillo.](https://s41230.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vegan-chicken-recipes-body-2-1024x683.jpg)
![Photo of a soul food meal by Ri Turner, complete with vegan chicken.](https://s41230.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vegan-chicken-recipes-body-3-1024x768.jpg)
![Photo of a vegan pad thai dish loaded with veggies.](https://s41230.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vegan-chicken-recipes-body-4-1024x683.jpg)
![Photo of a chicken sandwich made using Like Meat.](https://s41230.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/vegan-chicken-recipes-body-5-1024x683.jpg)
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