‘No Cluck’ Vegan Chicken Sandwich | New Soul Kitchen

Instructions

Ingredients: 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into steaks 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup milk (or a milk alternative for a vegan Almond or soy 1 cup breadcrumbs 1 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon Onion powder Salt and pepper to taste Vegetable oil for frying For the Sweet & Spicy Aioli: ½ cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayo) ½ cup sweet Thai Chili Sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 to 2 teaspoons Sriracha Hot Sauce 1 teaspoon lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste For Assembling: Brioche buns Lettuce leaves Sliced tomatoes Sliced red onion Pickles For Assembling: Brioche buns Lettuce leaves Sliced tomatoes Sliced red onion Pickles Method: 1. Prepare the Spicy Aioli: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Thai chili, Sriracha minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the rest of the sandwich. 2. Bread the Cauliflower: In three separate bowls, place the flour in one, the milk in another, and combine the breadcrumbs with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in the third. Dip each cauliflower floret first into the flour, then the milk, and finally into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure they're evenly coated. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded cauliflower until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove them from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. 4. Toast the Brioche Buns: Split the brioche buns and lightly toast them in a toaster or on a skillet. 5. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the spicy aioli on both halves of the toasted brioche bun. Place lettuce leaves on the bottom bun, followed by the fried cauliflower. Top with sliced tomatoes, red onion (if desired), and pickles (if you like). 6. Place the top bun on the sandwich, and your Fried Cauliflower Sandwich is ready to enjoy!