Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHodak's Restaurant & BarI Can't Believe It's Not Chicken Recipe

I Can't Believe It's Not Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Cauliflower

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Cauliflower

    Wash and cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, ensuring they are roughly the same size for even cooking.

  3. 3

    Marinate Cauliflower

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower florets with soy sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Toss until the florets are well coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Breading Process

  1. 4

    Prepare Breading Station

    In a shallow bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, panko breadcrumbs, nutritional yeast, and dried parsley.

  2. 5

    Coat Cauliflower

    Once the cauliflower has marinated, take each floret and dip it into the flour mixture, pressing gently to ensure the coating sticks. Place the coated florets on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Baking

  1. 6

    Bake the Cauliflower

    Bake the coated cauliflower in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip the florets halfway through for even cooking.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a couple of minutes. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish.

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