Vegan Spicy Chicken Salad

Brighten up your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Vegan Spicy Chicken Salad—a perfect blend of bold flavors and plant-based goodness! Featuring crispy, seasoned plant-based chicken strips elevated with smoked paprika, garlic powder, and a kick of cayenne, this recipe is dressed in a creamy, zesty vegan mayonnaise enhanced with sriracha and fresh lemon juice. Tossed with crunchy celery, sweet red onion, and fragrant parsley, this versatile salad is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or as a topping for crisp greens. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a quick, high-protein vegan option that’s packed with spice and texture, making it equally suited for meal prep or a satisfying on-the-go snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 200 grams Plant-based chicken strips
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 stalk Celery, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.

Step 2

Place the plant-based chicken strips in the skillet and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Cook the strips for 3-4 minutes on each side, or according to package instructions, until golden and slightly crispy. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 4

Once cool, chop the plant-based chicken into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegan mayonnaise, sriracha, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.

Step 6

Add the chopped celery, red onion, and parsley to the bowl, and stir to combine.

Step 7

Fold in the chopped plant-based chicken, ensuring everything is evenly coated in the spicy mayonnaise mixture.

Step 8

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 3 days for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(399.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	616.9

Total Fat 39.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.3g
Cholesterol 13.5mg	0%
Sodium 2441.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.4g	0%
Total Sugars 8.1g
Protein 42.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 161.6mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 795.2mg	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: 54.5%

Protein: 25.9%

Carbs: 19.6%