Description
A flavorful and creamy vegan Marry Me Chicken recipe featuring marinated vegan chicken filets simmered in a rich cashew cream and sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for a comforting plant-based main course.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated chicken
- 4 vegan chicken filets about 18 ounces (500g) in total
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (5 g) Italian seasoning
Cashew cream
- 1/4 cup (37 g) raw cashews soaked overnight
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) water
- 2 tbsp (16 g) nutritional yeast
Sauce
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/3 cup (40 g) finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 + 1/8 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil for topping
Instructions
- Marinate the vegan chicken: Slice the vegan chicken into cutlets or breasts if needed. Transfer to a deep baking pan and add vegetable broth, olive oil, and Italian seasoning. Cover and marinate overnight, flipping once for even absorption.
- Prepare the cashew cream: Drain soaked cashews and blend with water and nutritional yeast until smooth, about 30 seconds. Set aside.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a deep non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegan chicken filets and cook 2-3 minutes per side until slightly golden and charred. Remove and set aside. Clean the skillet with paper towel.
- Make the sauce: Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Add liquids and tomatoes: Pour in vegetable broth and cashew cream. Stir in onion powder, sun-dried tomatoes, and salt. Cook for 30 seconds.
- Simmer with chicken: Add vegan chicken filets to the sauce and bring to a simmer. Cook 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Adjust salt as needed. Serve immediately garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- Quick-soak cashews by pouring boiling water over them and soaking for 25 minutes if you forget to soak overnight.
- Serve this dish immediately after cooking to prevent the vegan chicken from absorbing all the sauce, ensuring a creamy texture.
