Vegetarian KFC Style Fried Chicken Sandwich
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Vegetarian KFC Style Fried Chicken Sandwich, a plant-based spin on the classic fast-food favorite! This recipe swaps traditional fried chicken for thick, crispy cauliflower "steaks" coated in a perfectly seasoned batter of garlic, onion, and paprika. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and fried to golden perfection, the cauliflower delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite. Layered inside toasted burger buns with a creamy, spicy mayo and a refreshing homemade coleslaw made from cabbage, carrot, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, this sandwich is a flavor-packed explosion of textures and tastes. Perfect for vegetarians craving the iconic fried chicken sandwich experience, it’s easy to make and ready to serve in under an hour. Welcome to the future of comfort food!
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Ingredients
- 1 head Cauliflower
- 240 ml Buttermilk
- 15 ml Hot sauce
- 240 g All-purpose flour
- 60 g Cornstarch
- 5 g Baking powder
- 10 g Garlic powder
- 10 g Onion powder
- 5 g Paprika
- 5 g Salt
- 2 g Black pepper
- 60 ml Milk
- 500 ml Vegetable oil
- 4 Burger buns
- 120 g Mayonnaise
- 30 ml Sriracha sauce
- 200 g Cabbage
- 1 large Carrot
- 15 ml Apple cider vinegar
- 10 g Sugar
Directions
Step 1
Cut the cauliflower into thick slices (about 2 cm) to create 'steaks'. Set aside any small florets for other uses.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix the buttermilk and hot sauce. Submerge the cauliflower steaks in this mixture and marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 3
In another bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 4
Gradually add milk to the dry ingredients until you have a thick batter-like consistency.
Step 5
Remove the cauliflower steaks from the marinade, allowing excess buttermilk to drip off, then coat them in the flour batter.
Step 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
Step 7
Fry the coated cauliflower steaks in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Step 8
In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and sriracha to create a spicy mayo.
Step 9
Shred the cabbage and grate the carrot. Mix them with apple cider vinegar and sugar to make a simple coleslaw.
Step 10
Toast the burger buns lightly.
Step 11
Assemble the sandwiches by spreading the spicy mayo on both sides of the buns. Place the fried cauliflower steak on the bottom half, add a generous serving of coleslaw, and cover with the top half of the bun.
Step 12
Serve immediately for maximum crunch and enjoy your vegetarian KFC style fried chicken sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2338.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 6774.0 |
| Total Fat 547.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 77.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 284.8g | |
| Cholesterol 150.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5719.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 442.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 61.3g | |
| Protein 65.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 155.9IU | 0% |
| Calcium 852.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 22.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3516.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories