Chili Crisp Daring Plant Chicken Sandwich

This Chili Crisp Daring Plant Chicken Sandwich is a winner, winner (plant) chicken dinner. Crispy, golden Daring Breaded Plant Chicken Wings are tossed in a spicy Fly By Jing Chili Crisp and lime mayo, layered with a zesty cilantro aioli, and topped with a crunchy cucumber salad — all stacked inside a toasted burger bun. Crunchy, spicy, tangy, and creamy, this 100% plant-based sandwich delivers major flavor in every bite. Quick to prep, easy to customize, it’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or anytime you’re in the mood for a meatless sandwich that doesn’t hold back.

2 sandwichesServes

10-12 minsCook

15 minsPrep

Ingredients

FOR THE SANDWICH:

  • 1 package Daring Breaded Plant Chicken Wings
  • 2 burger buns, toasted
  • Leafy lettuce or shredded cabbage (optional for crunch)

Chili Lime Mayo:

  • ½ c vegan mayo
  • 1–1½ tbsp Fly By Jing Chili Crisp
  • Zest of ½ lime
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Mix together until smooth. Reserve 1–2 tbsp to toss with cooked Daring pieces.

Cilantro Aioli (for the bun)

  • 4 tbsp vegan mayo
  • 1 small garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro
  • ½ tsp lime juice
  • Pinch of salt

Crunchy Cucumber Salad:

  • 1 baby cucumber, very thinly sliced
  • ¼ small red onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp soy sauce
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • ¼ tsp sugar or agave
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch Toasted sesame seeds
  • Toss all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for at least 10 minutes. Drain before using.

Step 1

To cook the Breaded Plant Chicken Wings:

Air Fryer: Air fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.

Oven: Bake at 425°F for 16–18 minutes until golden and crisp.

Step 2

Make the Chili Lime Mayo

Mix together vegan mayo, Fly By Jing Chili Crisp, lime zest, lime juice and salt until smooth. Once the Breaded Wings are cooked, toss with 1–2 tbsp of the Chili Lime Mayo until they’re fully coated.

Step 3

Make the Cilantro Aioli

Stir or blend the vegan mayo, grated garlic, finely chopped cilantro, lime juice and salt until smooth. Chill until ready to use.

Step 4

Make the Crunchy Cucumber Salad

Very thinly slice the baby cucumber and red onion and toss them into a bowl with the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar or agave, chili flakes (optional), salt and toasted sesa

Step 5

Toast the Buns: Lightly toast burger buns until golden on the cut side.

Assemble the Sandwich

Spread cilantro aioli on both top and bottom buns.

Add optional lettuce or cabbage.

Add the Chili Lime Mayo coated Bread Plant Chicken Wings.

Top with drained crunchy cucumber salad.

Top with the bun and serve immediately.

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