Vegan Chicken Sandwich

This Vegan Chicken Sandwich is an absolute flavor bomb in every bite! It's perfectly fried and crispy, topped with a fresh slaw and drizzled with a vegan honey mustard dressing…YUM!

When I first stopped eating meat, one of the foods I missed was a fried chicken burger, it was always one of my guilty pleasures. But just because you don't meat anymore, that doesn't mean you can't eat your favorite foods right??

So I've created this vegan chicken sandwich, using mushrooms instead of chicken patties. Yep mushrooms!

I shared my Fried Oyster Mushrooms recipe a little while ago and it's one of the popular recipes I've shared! It really does look and have a resemblance to fried chicken. So here I’ve made it into a vegan fried chicken sandwich!

Think of it as a version of Nashville fried chicken or Popeyes crispy chicken sandwich 🙂

Some more fun vegan twists on popular classics are my Cauliflower Steaks, Chickpea Tuna and Bolognese Pasta.

Table of Contents

• Why you’ll love this recipe
• Ingredients and Substitutions
• How to make Vegan Chicken Sandwich
• Tips and Tricks
• FAQs
• More Sandwiches
• Recipe
• Comments

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Fun twist on a favorite fast food.  This vegan chicken sandwich is a fun twist on a classic fast food staple. By replacing the chicken with mushrooms, this recipe is a new and exciting way to enjoy a classic
• Vegan-friendly.  One of the best things about this recipe is that it is vegan, meaning that everyone can enjoy it
• Easy to make. This sandwich is incredibly easy to make, making it the perfect option for a quick and delicious meal
• Crazy delicious.  The combination of the crispy, savory "chicken," the fresh slaw, and the sweet sauce is truly irresistible. I promise you won’t miss the meat!

Ingredients and Substitutions

• Oyster mushrooms, in this recipe I've used oyster mushrooms as the meat substitute for the "chicken breast". They have a somewhat meaty texture and a savory taste and also keep their shape once cooked. Make sure to choose fresh and firm mushrooms without any bruises
• Burger buns, I've used a soft burger bun, but you can choose your favorite type of bun, such as sesame seed, whole wheat or even a brioche bun
• Spices, I've used a blend of spices in the batter to season the mushrooms, including smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper. These spices will add depth to your sandwich. You can also adjust the level of spice to your liking
• Oil for frying, you can use your preferred oil for frying the oyster mushrooms but its recommended to use an oil with a high smoke point. I've used sunflower oil but you can use avocado oil, canola oil, or your preference

Crunchy Fresh Slaw

• Red cabbage and green cabbage are used to make a colorful and crunchy coleslaw. Slice them thinly using a mandolin for the best mouthful texture
• Carrots, I've shredded the carrots for some sweetness
• Green onion, slice thinly and add to your slaw for a light onion flavor
• Parsley leaves, I've used a handful of fresh parsley leaves for some freshness and herb flavor. Cilantro (coriander) or even fresh dill would also be amazing
• Dressing, I've made a simple dressing to add some freshness, using extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Apple cider vinegar can also be added instead of the lemon juice

Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing

• Agave, I've used agave syrup as a vegan substitute for honey to make a sweet and sticky dressing for the sandwich. You can also use maple syrup or honey if you are not vegan or hot honey for spice
• Dijon mustard, adds some tanginess and depth of flavor to the dressing
• Vegan mayo will make your dressing creamy and smooth
• Cayenne pepper (optional) can be added if you want to add some heat and extra spiciness to your burger

How to make Vegan Chicken Sandwich

Make this crispy tasty sandwich ready to enjoy in no time with these simple steps below.

Honey Mustard Dressing

1. Start by making the honey mustard dressing by pouring agave, dijon mustard, mayonnaise into a small bowl. Add a pinch of salt and whisk to combine.  Now set it aside

Crunchy Slaw

1. Thinly slice red cabbage, green cabbage and carrots (using a mandolin or sharp knife).  Add sliced green onion, finely chopped parsley and add all ingredients to a large salad bowl
2. Add dressing ingredients, olive oil, lemon juice and salt.  Toss to combine

Batter

1. In a large bowl add flour and all the spices (smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt).  Mix together
2. Remove ¼ of the flour and place in a separate bowl with a ½ cup of water and stir together to make the wet batter
3. In batches, dip the oyster mushrooms in the wet batter, then dip into the flour mixture to fully coat them
4. Repeat step 3 to give mushrooms a double coat

Fry & Assemble

1. Fry mushrooms in a pot of heated oil for a few minutes on each side until golden and crispy
2. Toast burger buns and assemble the sandwich, first with the slaw followed by the fried mushroom, pickles and the honey mustard dressing

Tips and Tricks

1. Try and find large sized oyster mushrooms approximately 60 grams in weight each so you can have one vegan fried chicken “fillet” in each burger. If you cant find large ones don't worry! Use 2 smaller mushrooms in each sandwich so they will be more like “chicken” tenders 
2. Double coat the oyster mushrooms in the batter to make them super crispy! (starting with the wet batter to the dry, back to the wet and dry)
3. Once the mushrooms have been fried, place them on a plate with paper towels to remove the excess oil

FAQs

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