Cruelty-Free Chick-fil-A Copy-Cat Recipe

The following article was written by Ashley Palmer.

Have you heard? Ten out of 10 gay chickens agree that this is the only Chick-fil-A sandwich anyone should ever eat:

Whether you oppose the abuse and slaughter of chickens on factory farms or the continued oppression of gays and lesbians, there seems to be more reason than ever to avoid Chick-fil-A restaurants. There is simply no excuse for anyone to suffer for a sandwich. Take a stand for both human and animal rights—enjoy this tasty recipe for vegan Chick-fil-A chicken sandwiches.

Vegan Chick-fil-A Sandwiches
4 vegan chicken cutlets (try Gardein Chick'n Scallopini)
3/4 cup plain, unsweetened soy milk
1/4 cup pickle juice
1 1/4 cups flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
2 Tbsp. powdered sugar
3 cups peanut, canola, or vegetable oil, for frying
Olive oil cooking spray
4 buns
16 dill pickle chips

• Defrost or thaw the chicken cutlets if frozen.
• Combine the soy milk and the pickle juice in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
• Combine the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, paprika, dry mustard, and powdered sugar in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.
• Warm the peanut oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.
• Dip a "chicken" cutlet into the wet mixture, coating evenly on all sides. Toss into the flour mixture and coat generously. Repeat with the remaining cutlets and set aside.
• Place one cutlet in the frying pan using a pair of tongs. Flip occasionally to ensure even cooking. Allow to cook for about 5 to 8 minutes, or until the outside is crisp and golden brown. Allow to drain on a paper towel. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
• Lightly spray the buns with the cooking spray and place in a frying pan over low heat until slightly toasted.
• Place 4 pickle chips on the bottom half of each bun, then top with the fried "chicken." Serve immediately.

Makes 4 sandwiches