Name: Ultimate Vegan Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 14 oz extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 15 minutes); 1/2 cup non-dairy milk (oat, soy, or almond); 1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or all-purpose seasoning); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or any other crispy breadcrumbs); 1/4 teaspoon salt (for seasoning the breadcrumbs); 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning the breadcrumbs); 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for seasoning the breadcrumbs); 3 teaspoons oil (divided, or more if needed); 1/4 cup vegan mayo; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 3 hamburger buns (or vegan bread of choice, toasted if you like); Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion (as needed)

Description

A delightful plant-based twist on the classic chicken sandwich, featuring crunchy, savory tofu cutlets that are marinated and coated for an irresistible flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

14 oz extra firm tofu (pressed for at least 15 minutes)
1/2 cup non-dairy milk (oat, soy, or almond)
1 tablespoon soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or all-purpose seasoning)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or any other crispy breadcrumbs)
1/4 teaspoon salt (for seasoning the breadcrumbs)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (for seasoning the breadcrumbs)
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (for seasoning the breadcrumbs)
3 teaspoons oil (divided, or more if needed)
1/4 cup vegan mayo
1 tablespoon hot sauce
3 hamburger buns (or vegan bread of choice, toasted if you like)
Lettuce, sliced tomato, sliced onion (as needed)

Instructions

Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch thick slabs and marinate in a mixture of non-dairy milk and soy sauce for about 10 minutes.
Combine flour, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, poultry seasoning, and salt in one bowl; mix panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in another.
Coat the tofu slabs first in the flour mixture, then in the panko mixture. Fry in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Assemble the sandwiches by spreading vegan mayo mixed with hot sauce on the buns, layering with crispy tofu, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Notes

For extra crunch, double-bread the tofu. Store leftover sandwiches in the fridge for up to 3 days and re-crisp in the oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 16g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: vegan, sandwich, crispy tofu, comfort food, plant-based