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Close-up shot of a sandwich being assembled on the white marble cooktop, with a chickpea patty placed on a bun, topped with romaine lettuce, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, and the top bun added.

Vegan Crispy "Chicken" Caesar Sandwiches Recipe

These vegan crispy "chicken" Caesar sandwiches feature crunchy baked chickpea patties, tangy vegan Caesar dressing, and fresh romaine on a bun. A hearty, protein-packed, and utterly delicious plant-based meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine vegan
Servings 4
Calories 390 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Baking sheet
  • Non-stick spray
  • Blender or food processor
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Crispy Chickpea "Chicken"

  • 15 oz. Can Chickpeas garbanzo beans, drained
  • 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1/3 C. Vegetable broth
  • 2 Tbsp. Soy sauce
  • 1/2 C. Vital wheat gluten
  • 1/3 C. Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 tsp. Poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Salt
  • Pinch of Black pepper
  • 1 C. Bread crumbs for coating the outside

Vegan Caesar Dressing

  • 1/4 C. Vegan mayo
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. Capers
  • 1 Tbsp. Nutritional yeast
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
  • Pinch of Salt and pepper

For the Sandwiches

  • Buns
  • Romaine lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Drain and mash chickpeas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
    Close-up shot of a glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop with drained chickpeas being mashed with a potato masher, creating a smooth mixture
  • Add olive oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, vital wheat gluten, panko, and seasonings to the chickpeas. Mix well, knead for 2 minutes until firm.
    Close-up shot of olive oil, vegetable broth, soy sauce, vital wheat gluten, panko bread crumbs, and seasonings being added to the mashed chickpeas in a glass mixing bowl on the white marble cooktop. The mixture is being kneaded with hands to form a firm dough
  • Divide the mixture into 3–4 parts. Shape each into a ball, then flatten into patties.
  • Coat each patty in breadcrumbs, pressing to ensure even coverage. Place on a greased baking sheet.
    Close-up shot of a chickpea patty being coated in breadcrumbs, with breadcrumbs evenly pressed onto the patty, ready to be placed on a greased baking sheet on the white marble cooktop.
  • Spray patties with non-stick spray and bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Bake until crispy and golden.
  • Blend Caesar dressing ingredients until smooth. Set aside.
    Close-up shot of a blender on the white marble cooktop, blending vegan mayo, Dijon mustard, capers, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Assemble sandwiches: spread Caesar dressing on buns, add a chickpea patty, romaine lettuce, and more dressing. Serve and enjoy!
    Close-up shot of a sandwich being assembled on the white marble cooktop, with a chickpea patty placed on a bun, topped with romaine lettuce, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, and the top bun added.