Vegan Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Satisfy your cravings with the Vegan Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich, a plant-based twist on a timeless favorite! This hearty and flavorful sandwich features smoky, marinated tempeh grilled to perfection, layered on toasted whole-grain rolls with creamy vegan mayo-mustard spread. Fresh toppings like juicy tomato slices, creamy avocado, crisp lettuce, and tangy red onion add vibrant textures and flavors. Quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this recipe is the ultimate fusion of wholesome ingredients and classic comfort food flair. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or a crowd-pleasing BBQ, this vegan sandwich delivers all the satisfaction of a traditional grilled chicken sandwich, but with a cruelty-free twist.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces tempeh
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard
- 4 pieces whole grain bread rolls
- 1 piece large tomato, sliced
- 1 piece avocado, sliced
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
- 0.5 piece red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the tempeh into four even pieces.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Step 3
Place the tempeh slices in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step 4
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
Step 5
Once heated, grill the tempeh for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until nicely charred and heated through.
Step 6
In a small bowl, mix together the vegan mayonnaise and whole grain mustard.
Step 7
Lightly toast the bread rolls on the grill, cut them open, and spread the mayo-mustard mixture on each side.
Step 8
Assemble the sandwich by layering the grilled tempeh, lettuce leaf, tomato slice, avocado slice, and red onion on the bottom half of each roll. Top with the other half of the roll.
Step 9
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy your vegan classic grilled chicken sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1046.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1963.1 |
| Total Fat 94.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.7g | |
| Cholesterol 6.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 114313.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 211.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 39.1g | |
| Protein 87.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 461.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2904.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories