Vegetarian Savory Chicken Bagel Sandwich
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Vegetarian Savory Chicken Bagel Sandwich! Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this recipe combines golden, smoky plant-based chicken strips with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and vibrant red onion, all layered onto a perfectly toasted plain bagel. To top it off, a rich and creamy homemade mustard aioli—made with Dijon mustard, garlic powder, tangy capers, and a splash of lemon juice—adds a gourmet touch to every bite. Easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this sandwich is ideal for both quick weekday meals and indulgent weekend brunches. Whether you're vegetarian or simply looking for a delicious plant-based alternative, this protein-packed bagel sandwich delivers on flavor, texture, and nutrition.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Plain bagels
- 200 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 1 medium Tomato
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Capers
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Season the plant-based chicken strips with smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Cook the seasoned chicken strips in the preheated pan for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and heated through.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the mustard aioli by combining mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, capers, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
Slice the bagels in half and toast them lightly to your preferred level of crispness.
Prepare the vegetables by washing the lettuce, slicing the tomato into rounds, and slicing the red onion into thin rings.
To assemble the sandwich, spread a generous layer of mustard aioli on the bottom half of each bagel.
Layer with 2 pieces of lettuce, several slices of tomato, a few rings of red onion, and half of the plant-based chicken strips.
Place the top half of the bagel over the filling to complete the sandwich.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Vegetarian Savory Chicken Bagel Sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
599 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 1396 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 4.9 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 669 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
