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  2. Jun 2, 2026
Seitan 101: What It Is, How to Cook It, and a Look at Its Nutrition

Xavier Toledo, MS, RD, LDN

If you’re unfamiliar, Chicken Shop Date is a popular interview series hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg that pairs celebrity guests with playful conversations over a casual meal. During McCartney’s appearance, however, one menu choice may have stood out to viewers: Instead of chicken, he opted for seitan.