Kickin’ Seitan Skillet (Vegan Chicken-Style)

Kickin’ Seitan Skillet (Vegan “Chicken-Style”)

Serves: 3–4
Flavor profile: Savory, smoky, peppery with a satisfying umami bite

Ingredients

For the Seitan

12–14 oz seitan, sliced into strips or bite-size pieces

1½ tbsp olive oil

2 tsp Rollicking Buckaroo Kickin’ Chicken Seasoning

1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)

1 tsp maple syrup or agave

½ tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)

Vegetables

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 green bell pepper, sliced

½ large yellow onion, sliced

2 cloves garlic, minced

Optional Sauce Boost (Highly Recommended)

2 tbsp vegetable broth

1 tsp rice vinegar or fresh lime juice

To Serve

Steamed jasmine or basmati rice

Sesame seeds

Sliced green onions

Red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

Season the Seitan
In a bowl, toss seitan with tamari, maple syrup, smoked paprika, and Kickin’ Chicken Seasoning until evenly coated.

Sear for Texture
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add seitan in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until deeply golden and slightly crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.

Sauté the Veggies
In the same skillet, add onions and peppers. Cook 4–5 minutes until tender with a little char. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.

Bring It Together
Return seitan to the pan. Add vegetable broth and rice vinegar/lime juice. Toss everything together and cook 1–2 minutes until glossy and well coated.

Finish & Serve
Spoon over hot rice. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, and a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.

Why It Works

Seitan delivers a hearty, chicken-like bite

Kickin’ Chicken seasoning brings bold, savory flavor without meat

Quick skillet cooking keeps it weeknight-easy and crowd-pleasing