Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Burger
Take your veggie burger game to fiery new heights with this Vegetarian Spicy Chicken Burger! Perfect for plant-based eaters craving bold, satisfying flavors, this recipe swaps traditional chicken with hearty vegetarian chicken patties, pan-seared to golden perfection. The burgers are layered with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, zesty red onion, and tangy pickled jalapeños for a refreshing crunch in every bite. The real star? A creamy vegan mayonnaise blended with sriracha, garlic powder, and paprika to create a rich, spicy sauce that ties all the flavors together. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these burgers are served on toasted buns for an irresistible combination of texture and taste. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a casual cookout, this plant-based twist on a classic spicy chicken burger will delight vegetarians and meat-eaters alike!
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces Vegetarian chicken patties
- 4 pieces Burger buns
- 4 pieces Lettuce leaves
- 2 medium Tomato
- 1 small Red onion
- 8 slices Pickled jalapeños
- 4 tablespoons Vegan mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
- 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Slice the tomato into thin rounds and the red onion into thin rings. Set aside along with the lettuce leaves and pickled jalapeños.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the vegan mayonnaise, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir well to create a spicy sauce and set aside.
Step 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 4
Cook the vegetarian chicken patties as per the package instructions (typically 3-4 minutes per side) or until golden brown and heated through.
Step 5
Toast the burger buns lightly in the skillet or toaster until slightly crisp.
Step 6
Assemble the burgers: Spread a generous amount of the spicy sauce on the bottom half of each burger bun.
Step 7
Place a lettuce leaf on top of the sauce, followed by a vegetarian chicken patty.
Step 8
Top the patty with two slices of tomato, a few rings of red onion, and two slices of pickled jalapeños.
Step 9
Spread a bit more spicy sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top of the assembled burger.
Step 10
Serve immediately with a side of fries or your favorite chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (932.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1562.7 |
| Total Fat 69.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 22.9g | |
| Cholesterol 13.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6333.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 166.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 42.8g | |
| Protein 52.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 292.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1403.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories