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"A delicious, fully assembled chickpea ‘chicken’ sandwich on a plate with crisp romaine lettuce and extra dressing oozing from the edges, ready to be served and enjoyed.

Vegan Crispy "Chicken" Caesar Sandwiches Recipe

These crispy Vegan Crispy "Chicken" Caesar Sandwiches are perfectly paired with a creamy vegan Caesar dressing for a satisfying sandwich. Packed with flavor and texture, they make a delicious plant-based meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, vegan
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Potato masher or fork
  • Spoon for mixing
  • Bowl for bread crumbs
  • Baking sheet
  • Non-stick spray
  • Blender for dressing
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • Crispy Chickpea "Chicken"
  • 15 oz. Can Chickpeas garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
  • 1/2 C. Vital wheat gluten
  • 1/3 C. Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. Poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • Pinch of Black pepper
  • 1 C. Bread crumbs for coating the outside
  • Vegan Caesar Dressing
  • 1/4 C. Vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Capers
  • 1 Tbsp. Nutritional yeast
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
  • Pinch of Salt and pepper
  • For the Sandwiches
  • Buns
  • Romaine lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Drain the chickpeas, then mash them in a large mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher.
    A mixing bowl with drained chickpeas being mashed with a fork or potato masher. The chickpeas are beginning to break down, ready to be mixed with seasonings. The oven is preheating to 400°F.
  • Add olive oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, vital wheat gluten, panko, and seasonings to the mashed chickpeas. Mix well and knead for about 2 minutes.
    A large mixing bowl with mashed chickpeas, olive oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, vital wheat gluten, panko bread crumbs, and seasonings being stirred together. The mixture is becoming sticky and firm as it’s kneaded for about 2 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, place 1 cup of bread crumbs for coating. Divide the chickpea mixture into 3-4 portions, shape into balls, then flatten into patties. Coat each patty in bread crumbs.
    "A bowl filled with bread crumbs next to a counter where chickpea mixture patties are being shaped and coated in the bread crumbs. Each patty is carefully pressed into the crumbs to ensure an even coating."
  • Place the patties on a non-stick sprayed baking sheet and spray the tops with more non-stick spray. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and brown.
    Chickpea patties placed on a non-stick sprayed baking sheet, each lightly sprayed with non-stick spray. The oven is preheated to 400°F, with the patties baking for 30 minutes, half-flipped to ensure crispiness on both sides.
  • While baking, prepare the Caesar dressing by blending all ingredients until smooth and creamy.
    A blender with ingredients for the vegan Caesar dressing: vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, capers, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, being blended until smooth and creamy.
  • Assemble the sandwiches by spreading dressing on the buns, adding a chickpea patty, lettuce, and more dressing on top. Serve and enjoy!
    "A delicious, fully assembled chickpea ‘chicken’ sandwich on a plate with crisp romaine lettuce and extra dressing oozing from the edges, ready to be served and enjoyed.