The Ultimate Vegan Buffalo Chick’n Sandwich

Vegan sandwich lovers, rejoice! If you’ve been on the hunt for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that’s both totally plant-based and totally crave-worthy, your search ends here. This vegan buffalo chick’n sandwich is about to rock your world.

I'm talking layers of flavor, texture, and pure deliciousness in every single bite. It’s bold, zesty, juicy, crunchy, and just messy enough to make it extra fun to eat. Oh, and did I mention it comes together in just 30 minutes? Yes, really. This is the kind of meal that makes you excited to eat vegan—and proud to serve it to absolutely anyone.

Why You’ll Love This Sandwich

✔️ Ready in 30 minutes

✔️ Totally plant-based

✔️ Big flavor, minimal effort

✔️ Weeknight dinner hero

✔️ 1000% delicious

What’s Inside?

Let’s break down this dream of a sandwich:

Plant-Based Buffalo Chick’n – Spicy, tender, and satisfying. Use your favorite vegan chick’n strips or soy curls, then toss them in your favorite buffalo sauce for that perfect kick.

Zesty Coleslaw – Crunchy, cool, and tangy—this creamy slaw balances the heat and adds a fresh bite.

Juicy Pineapple – A little sweet, a little tropical, and a total game-changer when paired with spicy chick’n.

Crispy Gherkins – Because what’s a sandwich without a little crunch and tang?

Toasty Bun – Pile all that goodness into your favorite bun or bread and let the magic happen.

Quick Tips to Make It Even Easier:

Short on time? Store-bought vegan coleslaw mix and pre-seasoned chick’n for a lightning-fast version.

Want more heat? Add sliced jalapeños or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.

Serving a crowd? Turn it into mini sliders for a party-perfect bite!

Trust Me, You’ll Want Seconds

This sandwich is the kind of meal that instantly goes on the “must make again” list. It’s perfect for busy nights when you still want something that feels indulgent and special—without spending hours in the kitchen. Plus, it’s a total crowd-pleaser, vegan or not!

So what are you waiting for? Treat yourself to this epic combo of spicy, sweet, and crunchy goodness and see why this buffalo chick’n sandwich is quickly becoming a weeknight staple in so many kitchens. Try it once, and you'll be hooked.

100% vegan. 1000% delicious.

Ingredients:

1 bag Daring Buffalo Plant Chicken Wings

4 tbsp Frank’s Original Red Hot Sauce

1 tbsp vegan butter, melted + more for toasting the bread

1/2 tsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)

3 Trader Joe's Everything Ciabatta Rolls

1/3 cup fresh pineapple, cubed

2 - 3 gherkins, cubed

1 cup coleslaw mix

1/4 cup vegan mayo

1/2 tsp garlic powder

salt to taste

1/4 tsp coconut sugar for the coleslaw

3 tbsp chimichurri sauce

Directions:

To a bowl add the Frank's red hot, vegan butter, coconut sugar, and mix until all the sugar is dissolved. Cook the vegan chicken as per the package instructions, add to the bowl, and toss in the sauce.

In another bowl add in the chopped pineapples and gherkins and set aside.

For your coleslaw, add in the pre-packaged coleslaw mix, mayo, garlic powder, salt, and coconut sugar. Toss well and set aside for about 5-6 minutes.

If you don't need the sandwich to be vegan, add in 2 tbsp crumbled blue cheese into the coleslaw.

Brush your ciabatta rolls with butter and toast until golden brown in the inside.

To assemble spread the toasted ciabatta roll with chimichurri sauce, add in the coleslaw, layer the dressed buffalo chicken, top with the pineapple gherkin mixture and close the sandwich with the other half of the roll. Enjoy this with a cold glass of your favorite beer or fizzy drink.