Dairy-Free Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Dairy-Free Crispy Chicken Tender Sandwich, a perfect combination of crunch and flavor that’s free of dairy but packed with satisfaction. This recipe features marinated chicken tenders soaked in a zesty almond milk and lemon juice "buttermilk" substitute to ensure tender, juicy bites. Coated in a spiced flour mixture with paprika, garlic, and cayenne for extra flavor and fried to golden perfection, these crispy chicken tenders are placed on soft, toasted brioche buns. Layered with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, tangy dill pickles, and creamy dairy-free mayonnaise, this sandwich is a dairy-free delight that’s easy to prepare and perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick weekend indulgence. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s comfort food reimagined for everyone to enjoy!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 pieces boneless chicken tenders
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 4 pieces brioche buns
• 4 pieces lettuce leaves
• 1 medium tomato, sliced
• 0.5 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
• 8 slices dill pickle slices

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, mix the almond milk and lemon juice together to make a dairy-free buttermilk substitute. Let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 2

Place the chicken tenders in a shallow dish and pour the almond milk mixture over them, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.

Step 3

In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.

Step 4

Remove the chicken from the marinate and dredge each piece in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure each piece is fully coated. Set aside on a plate.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. The oil is ready when a small piece of bread dropped in it sizzles.

Step 6

Carefully place the flour-coated chicken tenders in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 7

Lightly toast the brioche buns on a griddle or in a pan until golden.

Step 8

Spread a generous dollop of dairy-free mayonnaise on each side of the toasted buns.

Step 9

Assemble the sandwich by layering lettuce, slices of tomato, a few pickle slices, and 2 crispy chicken tenders on each bun.

Step 10

Serve immediately and enjoy your dairy-free crispy chicken tender sandwich.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2271.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	7461.2

Total Fat 586.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 108.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 269.4g
Cholesterol 880.0mg	0%
Sodium 5867.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 273.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.2g	0%
Total Sugars 46.2g
Protein 293.0g	0%

Vitamin D 118.1IU	0%
Calcium 728.2mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 3066.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 70.0%

Protein: 15.5%

Carbs: 14.5%