Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich

Satisfy your comfort food cravings with this irresistible Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich, a plant-based twist on the fast-food classic! Perfectly crispy tofu is marinated in a tangy vegan buttermilk made from almond milk and apple cider vinegar, then dredged in a seasoned flour mixture for that iconic golden crunch. Paired with toasted vegan buns, creamy vegan mayo, and zesty pickle slices, this sandwich captures all the flavors you love without any animal products. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or weekend indulgence. Whether you're vegan or simply exploring meatless options, this sandwich is sure to impress with its hearty texture and bold Southern-inspired flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 block Firm tofu
• 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon Nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 4 pieces Vegan hamburger buns
• 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 12 slices Pickle slices

Directions

Step 1

Drain and press the tofu for at least 15 minutes to remove excess water. Slice the pressed tofu block into 4 equal pieces.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan buttermilk.

Step 3

Add the soy sauce to the almond milk mixture and mix well.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.

Step 5

Dip each tofu slice into the wet mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, then dredge in the dry flour mixture to coat completely.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, carefully place the coated tofu slices into the oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until crispy and golden brown. Work in batches if necessary.

Step 8

Remove the tofu from the oil and place on a paper-towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Toast the vegan hamburger buns in a dry pan or toaster until golden brown.

Step 10

Spread 1 tablespoon of vegan mayonnaise on each bun half.

Step 11

Place a fried tofu slice on the bottom bun, add 3 pickle slices on top of the tofu, and cover with the top bun.

Step 12

Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Vegan Chick-fil-A Style Chicken Sandwich!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1522.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3670.1

Total Fat 255.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 141.1g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 6396.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 290.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.1g
Protein 87.7g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 1316.4mg	0%
Iron 22.8mg	0%
Potassium 1602.7mg	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: 60.3%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 30.5%