Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHodak's Restaurant & BarCan't Believe Is Not Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Can't Believe Is Not Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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For the Vegan Chicken

For the Sandwich Assembly

Method

Preparing the Vegan Chicken

  1. 1

    Drain and Rinse Jackfruit

    Open the canned jackfruit and drain the liquid. Rinse the jackfruit pieces under cold water to remove any brine flavor.

  2. 2

    Shred the Jackfruit

    Using your hands or two forks, shred the jackfruit pieces into smaller, more manageable pieces that resemble shredded chicken.

  3. 3

    Cook the Jackfruit

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded jackfruit and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Season the Jackfruit

    Add soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to coat the jackfruit in the spices and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Assembling the Sandwich

  1. 5

    Prepare the Buns

    Slice the whole grain hamburger buns in half and lightly toast them if desired.

  2. 6

    Spread the Mayonnaise

    On the bottom half of each bun, spread 1 tablespoon of vegan mayonnaise.

  3. 7

    Add the Vegan Chicken

    Spoon the cooked jackfruit mixture generously onto the mayonnaise-covered buns.

  4. 8

    Top with Vegetables

    Layer shredded lettuce, tomato slices, and pickles on top of the jackfruit.

  5. 9

    Complete the Sandwich

    Place the top half of the bun over the filling and press down gently. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches.

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