Vlog #8 What I got for Christmas + What I ate in a day 1

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a similar texture and is often more nutritious.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are juicier and often less expensive.

sriracha

🥗Healthier: hot sauce

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Hot sauce can provide similar heat with less sugar.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Flour can be used for coating but will yield a different texture.

Press tofu to remove excess moisture for 20 minutes.

Cut tofu into bite-sized cubes.

Marinate tofu in soy sauce, sriracha, lime juice, garlic, and ginger for 15 minutes.

In a bowl, combine cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Coat marinated tofu cubes in the cornstarch mixture until evenly covered.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add tofu cubes to the skillet in a single layer, cooking until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove tofu and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

In the same skillet, add diced chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Add remaining marinade to the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Combine crispy tofu with cooked chicken in the skillet, tossing to coat.

Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

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