Sarah Sullivan, the creator of Sarah’s Vegan Kitchen on YouTube, tested two homemade vegan chicken recipes to see if it was worth making your own plant-based meat at home. The first recipe used vital wheat gluten, tofu, and young green jackfruit for a tender, shredded texture. The second recipe, Chickwheat, relied on chickpeas and aquafaba for a firmer, sliced texture. Sullivan found that the Chickwheat recipe was better for slicing and holding up in dishes like chicken salad, while the jackfruit-based recipe worked well for softer, shredded textures in saucy meals.

Sullivan and her partner were impressed by the taste and texture of the homemade vegan chicken, with her partner even saying it could convince anyone it was real chicken salad. Sullivan concluded that the Chickwheat recipe would be going into her regular rotation, as it was firmer and more versatile for different dishes. Overall, both recipes were successful and worth exploring for anyone interested in making their own vegan chicken at home.