Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Satisfy your cravings with a bold and flavorful twist on a classic favorite—the Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Sandwich! This meat-free delight combines crispy, golden-brown plant-based chicken fillets seasoned with paprika and cayenne pepper for a fiery kick, layered between lightly toasted whole wheat hamburger buns. The creamy spicy mayo, made with vegetarian-friendly ingredients, adds irresistible heat, while fresh lettuce, juicy tomato slices, tangy pickles, and zesty red onion deliver a refreshing contrast. Perfectly balanced in texture and taste, this sandwich is easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for a quick lunch or dinner. Whether you're vegetarian or simply looking to spice up your routine, this satisfying sandwich promises to be a hit! Keywords: Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Sandwich, plant-based chicken recipe, spicy vegetarian sandwich.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Plant-based chicken fillets
- 2 pieces Whole wheat hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise (vegetarian)
- 2 teaspoons Hot sauce
- 6 pieces Pickle slices
- 2 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 4 slices Tomato slices
- 4 slices Red onion slices
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and hot sauce to create a spicy mayo. Set aside.
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add vegetable oil.
Season the plant-based chicken fillets on both sides with paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Place the seasoned fillets in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through. Remove from heat and set aside.
Lightly toast the hamburger buns in the skillet for about 1 minute until they are warm and slightly crispy.
Spread the spicy mayo on the bottom halves of the buns.
Layer each bun with lettuce, one cooked plant-based chicken fillet, pickle slices, tomato slices, and red onion slices.
Place the top halves of the buns on the sandwiches to complete them.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 64.1 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 3485 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.9 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 357 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1018 mg | 22% | |
*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.
