Vegan Seitan Chicken Piccata by Consciouschris

Ingredients

• 450g (1 lb) seitan, sliced into cutlets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp vegan butter
• 1/3 cup vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 3 tbsp capers, drained
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Whisk together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl over medium heat until heated through, about 5 min.
2. Dredge the seitan cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess until ready to serve.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear the seitan cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
4. Remove seitan from the pan and set aside on a plate.
5. Add vegan butter to the same skillet and melt over medium heat.
6. Pour in vegetable broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
7. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces.
8. Return the seitan to the pan, add the capers, and cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving until ready to serve.