Vegan BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Sink your teeth into the ultimate Vegan BBQ Chicken Sandwich, a bold and satisfying plant-based twist on a barbecue classic! Juicy, shredded young green jackfruit is simmered to perfection in a smoky, tangy vegan BBQ sauce, then piled high onto soft, toasted brioche buns. Each bite is perfectly balanced with the crunch of creamy, zesty coleslaw and the briny tang of sliced pickles. Seasoned with smoked paprika and a hint of cayenne, this recipe delivers a symphony of flavors with minimal prep time! Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or craving comfort food, these savory sandwiches are the ideal choice for a crowd-pleasing, dairy-free, and meat-free meal. Serve them with your favorite sides and watch them disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (20 oz each) canned young green jackfruit
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce (vegan)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 0.5 cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 4 pieces vegan brioche buns
- 0.5 cup sliced pickles
Directions
Step 1
Drain and rinse the jackfruit thoroughly under cold water. Use your fingers or a fork to pull apart the jackfruit into shreds, discarding any seed pods if present.
Step 2
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic to the onions and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 4
Add the shredded jackfruit to the pan along with the smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Stir to combine evenly.
Step 5
Pour the BBQ sauce over the jackfruit mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat all the pieces. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
Step 6
While the jackfruit is simmering, prepare the coleslaw by combining the coleslaw mix with vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, and maple syrup in a medium bowl. Stir until the slaw is well coated, then set aside.
Step 7
Once the jackfruit is finished cooking, lightly toast the vegan brioche buns if desired.
Step 8
Assemble the sandwiches by placing a generous portion of the BBQ jackfruit on the bottom half of each bun.
Step 9
Top with a spoonful of the prepared coleslaw, followed by some sliced pickles.
Step 10
Place the top half of the buns over the fillings, and serve your delicious Vegan BBQ Chicken Sandwiches immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2510.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2438.2 |
| Total Fat 72.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 14.6g | |
| Cholesterol 27mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7418.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 433.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 37.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 207.2g | |
| Protein 36.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 549.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7070.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories