Chicken vs Tofu
A side-by-side guide to substituting Tofu for Chicken (or vice versa).
Use 0.75 cup of Tofu for every 1 lb of Chicken.
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Tofu
Conversion: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 lb)
Tags: vegandairy-free
Notes: Use firm or extra-firm tofu pressed to remove moisture, then crumble or cube; texture will differ significantly but works well in stir-fries and curries. Use about ¾ cup per 1 lb chicken.
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Use firm or extra-firm tofu pressed to remove moisture, then crumble or cube; texture will differ significantly but works well in stir-fries and curries. Use about ¾ cup per 1 lb chicken. The conversion is use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 lb).
Common questions
Yes — Use firm or extra-firm tofu pressed to remove moisture, then crumble or cube; texture will differ significantly but works well in stir-fries and curries. Use about ¾ cup per 1 lb chicken. Ratio: Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 lb).
Use 75% as much (0.75 cup per 1 lb). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
They are similar in most uses, but Use firm or extra-firm tofu pressed to remove moisture, then crumble or cube; texture will differ significantly but works well in stir-fries and curries..
Tofu is one of the options SubSwap lists for Chicken. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Chicken substitutes.
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