The Ultimate Vegan Chicken Sandwich

Image of vegetarian recipe for a breaded SWAP Chicken sandwich. This could also be a vegan recipe with plant based mayo.
Upgrade your next sandwich by swapping animal protein for SWAP's tender, juicy plant-based filets—one of the best meat substitutes available.

This vegan chicken recipe delivers all the crispy, satisfying crunch you crave while providing excellent vegan protein options for your plant-based lifestyle. It’s a great alternative food for meat that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.

INGREDIENTS

4 SWAP vegan Chicken filets
1 cup flour
½ cup vegan egg or 1 regular egg
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 lime
2 Chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
1 cup mayo (or vegan mayo)
4 buns
Shredded lettuce (to taste)
Shaved red onion (to taste)
Pinch of salt
Pinch of pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Set up a 3-step breading station with the flour, the egg and the breadcrumbs.
  2. Season each SWAP vegan Chicken filet with salt and pepper. Dredge each filet in flour and shake off the excess, then dip in the egg, and then cover in Panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Deep fry the filets at 350°F for 5 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Finely mince the Chipotle peppers and whisk into the mayo and lime juice. Set aside.
  5. Toast the buns.
  6. Spread Chipotle mayo on each bun, place a SWAP Chicken filet on the bottom bun and top with lettuce and red onion.

This vegan chicken sandwich proves that meat substitutes can be just as indulgent and delicious as the original!

 

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