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Vegan Chicken Sandwich

Kelly Jensen
This Vegan Chicken Sandwich recipe is crispy, crunchy, and a creamy spread of vegan mayo. An easy plant based lunch or dinner!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinading Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 475 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block extra firm tofu
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons vegan mayo plus extra for spreading
  • 2 cup corn flakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 buns
  • Sandwich toppings: I used lettuce and sliced onion

Instructions
 

  • Drain and press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture. This will make it easier to slice without crumbling.
  • Place the tofu on the cutting board. You want thin sheets, cut the tofu in thirds horizontally. Starting at one end, carefully slice the tofu into 2 thin sheets, about 1/4-inch thick. Use a sawing motion with the knife to avoid tearing the tofu. Cut each of the sheets again width wise, so you have 4 thin pieces of tofu.
  • Place the 4 tofu pieces into a plastic bag, and add in the pickle juice and onion powder. Remove air from the bag, and freeze the tofu for 4 hours. Freezing the tofu will give it a spongier chicken-like texture.
  • Remove the tofu from the freezer, and let it thaw.
  • Take out two shallow dishes. In one, add the vegan mayonnaise. In the other shallow dish, mix together the crushed corn flakes, nutritional yeast, and poultry seasoning.
  • Take each thawed tofu slice, and dredge it through the vegan mayo, then cover in the corn flake and spice mixture. Make sure the patties are evenly coated.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Pan fry each of the vegan chicken burgers for 5 minutes on each side. Patties should be golden brown on the outside and hot in the middle.
  • Add a spread of vegan mayo to the bottom bun, top with a vegan chicken patty, add your favorite toppings, and cover with the top bun... enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 1386mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 263IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 16mg
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