Vegan Spicy Chick’N Sandwich

Delight your taste buds with the satisfying and flavorful Vegan Spicy Chick’n Sandwich, a plant-based twist on the classic spicy chicken sandwich. This recipe features a delectable chick’n patty, seasoned to perfection and paired with a zesty vegan mayo, crisp lettuce, and pickles—all nestled between a soft, toasted bun. Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or simply looking to explore more plant-based options, this sandwich is a delicious and cruelty-free alternative that doesn’t compromise on taste. Let’s dive into creating this mouthwatering Vegan Spicy Chick’n Sandwich.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients:

For the Chick’n Patty:

• 1 cup vital wheat gluten
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)

For the Breading:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt and pepper to taste

Frying:

• Vegetable oil for frying

For Assembly:

• Vegan mayonnaise
• Hot sauce (optional)
• Lettuce leaves
• Pickles
• Burger buns, toasted

Instructions:

1. Prepare Chick’n Patty Mixture:
   • In a large bowl, mix together vital wheat gluten, nutritional yeast, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. Create Wet Mixture:
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together vegetable broth, soy sauce or tamari, olive oil, and liquid smoke (if using).
3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir to combine until a dough forms.
4. Knead Dough:
   • Knead the dough for a few minutes until it becomes elastic. Let it rest for 5 minutes.
5. Shape into Patties:
   • Divide the dough into patties of your desired size and shape.
6. Prepare Breading:
   • In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
7. Coat Patties:
   • Coat each chick’n patty in the breading mixture, ensuring an even coating.
8. Fry Chick’n Patties:
   • In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the chick’n patties until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
9. Assemble Sandwich:
   • Toast the burger buns. Spread vegan mayonnaise on both sides of the buns. Place a chick’n patty on the bottom bun and top with hot sauce (if desired), lettuce, and pickles. Complete the sandwich with the top bun.
10. Serve Warm:
    • Serve the Vegan Spicy Chick’n Sandwich warm and enjoy the satisfying combination of flavors and textures.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – Makes about 4 sandwiches):

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 30g
• Total Carbohydrates: 52g
• Dietary Fiber: 6g
• Sugars: 3g
• Net Carbs: 46g