Forage Some Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms? Check Out These 10 Easy Recipes

March 5, 2024

Chicken of the woods mushrooms are so meaty that even hardcore omnivores will be fooled by their taste and texture.

Chicken of the Woods mushrooms growing on a tree trunk.
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If you’re a fan of exploring unique flavors in the world of , then you’ll want to know about Laetiporus, better known as “.” This mushroom is a versatile and savory fungus known for its meaty texture and ability to mimic the taste of its feathered namesake, the chicken.

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Basket of crispy vegan chicken nuggets with dipping sauce on the side.
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Sauteed Chicken of the Woods

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In , Forager Chef sautees thickly sliced mushroom with shallots, garlic, thyme, and red and yellow peppers. He adds a little cumin at the end for an additional flavor boost.

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Chicken of the Woods Rice Paper Wraps

diced chicken of the woods mushrooms and veggies together with garlic, sesame oil, ginger, soy sauce, (make sure it’s vegan), and chili powder, and wraps the result in rice paper.

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Vegan Chicken Nuggets

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Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Thai Red Curry

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Another one from Forager Chef, this time a mushroomy take on a Thai classic. is a little longer, but worth the effort. It features Asian staples like coconut milk, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and red curry paste.

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Chicken of the Woods Battered and Crumbed with Doritos

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Hashbrowns with Chicken of the Woods Mushroom

from Hayley at Health Starts in the Kitchen include potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, and, of course, a good helping of chicken of the woods mushrooms. She adds parsley, chives, and cooking sherry for flavor.

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BBQ Chicken of the Woods Mushroom Pizza

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Vegan Fried Popcorn Chicken with Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

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Vegan Chicken of the Woods Coconut Curry

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from Foraged has all the usual ingredient suspects you’d expect to find in a coconut curry: onions, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, and turmeric. Serve it with jalapeños, cilantro, and, interestingly, frozen wineberries for a mouthwatering result.

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Vegan Mexican Tacos with Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms

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@ForagedbyFern with onion, garlic, Mexican spices, and tomato puree to create this delicious recipe. She served it up on homemade tacos with a . Yum!

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Chicken of the Woods Noodle Soup

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Jess from Wild Vegan Flower makes in her . She combines semolina flour, aquafaba, olive oil, and salt to make the homemade noodles. Celery, carrots, onions, garlic, and thyme are sautéed with the chicken of the woods mushrooms for a hearty meal.

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