Chicken Kiev is a hearty, comforting dish – perfect for garlic-lovers – that is enjoyed by many around the world. That is, except chickens.
The traditional version of the meal relies largely on chicken meat and eggs, but alongside a rising interest in plant-based food, many people are trying more compassionate versions of the popular, simple dish.
Here are 11 vegan recipes to make the best chicken Kiev you’ve ever had.
11 Buttery Vegan Chicken Kiev Recipes Like Grandma Used to Make
1. Tofu Kiev
Is it chicken? No. Is it a downright delicious Kiev dish? You bet it is.
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2. Seitan Chick’n Kiev
By using vegan butter and plant-based milk, you can whip up one delicious, animal-free chicken Kiev.
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3. Vegan Chicken Kiev
Where do vegans get their protein? This vegan chicken Kiev delivers a hearty serving.
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4. Portobello Mushroom Kievs With Garlic Béchamel
These crispy, garlicky, unami-flavored Kievs will win over the whole family. They can even be made in advance for meal prepping.
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5. Chickenless Kiev
Tender seitan and garlic-infused filling, encased in a perfectly crispy shell. Good luck resisting the urge to make this everyday of the week.
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6. Mushroom & Spinach Kiev with Roasted Cauliflower
This is one of those meals that’s so easy to prepare, it will make the perfect weeknight staple. Especially on cold nights!
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7. Retro Kievs
Skip the optional egg coating (or use vegan egg) and go heavy on the dairy-free butter. The oozing garlic filling will moisten the crispy outer and make for a dreamy Kiev.
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8. Homemade Vegan Kiev
Save your coin by making your own vegan Kiev from scratch.
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9. Vegan Kievs, Garlic or Cheesy
Got a packet of Sosmix lying around? Put it to good use by making a freezer-friendly batch of Kievs.
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10. Bean Kiev
A protein-packed Kiev to rule them all.
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11. Kidney Bean Kiev
When in doubt, kidney bean Kiev it out!
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