Chick-Fil-A , Popeyes and KFC Sandwiches, but better with mushrooms

Make popular fast food chains like Chick-Fil-A, Popeye's, KFC and Wendy's Chicken Sandwiches but better with mushroom ranging from super common to foraged. Satisfy your fast-food cravings with these homemade plant based alternatives. Join us as we share how to make 3 Extra Crispy Sandwiches using 3 different mushrooms. Crimini (Baby Portobello), Lion's Mane & Chicken Of The Woods.
Whether you're a beginner cook or an advanced chef and forager, we've got you covered with these elevated restaurant-quality culinary delights. The perfect whole food plant-based successor, packed with familiar crave-able flavors and textures. A naughty and satisfying treat. Discover a whole new way to enjoy your favorite foods with inexpensive and delicious mushrooms.
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RECIPE: EXTRA Crispy Mushroom Sandwiches with Jalapeno-Garlic Sauce
INGREDIENTS shown in video.
1 Lions Mane Mushroom (the size of an apple)
12-14 Crimini Mushrooms aka {Baby Portobello mushrooms}
1 Hand size, Chicken of the Woods mushroom
2 tomatoes, sliced.
1 red onion, wafer thin sliced.
1 Jalapeno, fresh, sliced.
Squishy soft buns
Wet | Dry | Wet | Dry Batter Coating
DRY
6 cups Whole meal flour
1 cup Corn Flour/Starch
1 TBS Baking powder
2 TBS Garlic Granulated
2 TBS Onion Granulated
1 TBS Cumin
1 TBS Coriander, ground
1 TBS smoked Paprika.
1 TBS Salt, kosher/crystal
1 TBS Black pepper
WET:
4 Cups Soy or Oat MILK
3 TBS Apple cider vinegar
Extras:
1 Jar, pickle sliced lengthwise - for juice to marinate and fro frying pickles as an extra bonus round. Same method as the sandwiches.
1 Jar Pickled Jalapenos with juice - to marinate in before battering.
Wicked Kitchen Rotisserie Chicken Seasoning (Available in the U.K. at Tesco) for dusting after frying - optional.
DIRECTIONS
Quick Boil Mushrooms in medium sauce pot in enough water that they submerge.
Bring water to boil, add mushrooms, boil 3-5 minutes, remove, allow to cool and drip dry in rack until cool enough to handle and press the remaining water out.
Save the mushroom liquid to reuse or water your plants with. We will be reusing ours in a teriyaki glaze in an upcoming video.
JALAPENO GARLIC CASHEW DRESSING:
½ Cup Jalapenos pickled with juice.
1 Cup Cashews, raw
3 Garlic, cloves
Add to Bowl and cover boiling water, soak for 30 -60 minutes.
Strain liquid, add soaked cashews to High speed blender. Add Jalapenos and juice. Add Plant based milk just enough to cover Cashews. Blend until smooth and store in refrigerator for up to a week.
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* Tefal Tabletop fryer
* Knives by Shun and Dalstrong - although as we always say, the best knife is the sharpest knife no matter the brand.
* Mandolin - by Bron.
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[@goodwifeweaver]

Just an FYI to anyone considering harvesting Chicken of the Woods in the US - there's a toxic mushroom called Jack O Lantern that is sometimes mistaken for COW - it won't kill you, but it will make you throw up about 15 times in a night. I know this because I had a friend who happily collected and fed them to a group of about 15 people. In the middle of the meal, another friend who had wisely refused to eat them ran in and yelled for everyone to stop because she had taken the mushrooms into a dark room and they glowed in the dark (thus Jack O Lantern) - another tell is that Jack O Lantern has gills underneath and COW does not. It was a bad scene to say the least. Lol...

[@bettykroll]

A good reference book is definitely useful in identification. A good way to tell the difference is COW has pores where as the Jack O’ Lantern has gills.

[@grawakendream8980]

did every single person who ate it throw up?

[@goodwifeweaver]

​@@grawakendream8980yep, without exception. I only ate a couple bites and threw up 5 times.

[@devilally]

Omg. This would explain why I got so sick the last time I had it 😵‍💫

[@MagisterialVoyager]

@@goodwifeweaver Ouch! 😩

[@paulywolley]

Best 13 minutes of my day! Love the tip about boiling the mushrooms to reduce oil saturation. Thanks as always for the education and inspiration. Big shout out for never forgetting the animals! And mega bonus stars for cameos by Frankie and Milky!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Glad you enjoyed it Paul, thanks for watching.

[@bei1016]

Derek, If you had a Restaurant in Los Angeles. You would Make a Fortune. I would Work for you. Bravo.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Wow, thanks!

[@LHeptade_Nomade]

@@DerekSarnoChef I would work for you for free … nonono I would PAY to work for you !

[@alexxdaye1]

AGREED 100%!!! I'd certainly be there!!!

[@coreedavis8556]

Restaurant in Michigan too please lol😁

[@yiyisun4607]

@@DerekSarnoChef yes, please Derek come to California. Start a vegan fast food restaurant chain. in USA You can do it! Investors will support you.

[@agneschrismer9946]

My tummy is growling watching this video. I used to like fried pickles, but no one here in texas makes them vegan. They all look amazing. Frankie and her friend are so adorable.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching - they are so fun to be with WHEN NOT FILMING lol. Love me some fried pickles!

[@Reelfanz90]

I live in Houston tx and a whole bunch of places have fried pickles around my area

[@agneschrismer9946]

@@Reelfanz90 yes but the ones I've asked about are not vegan. I always ask the restaurant's alot of questions

[@bradydegrasse]

Wow! I want a Derek Sarno friend that cooks like this all the time! 😁

[@SpicyMoustache]

Absolutely AWESOME!!!!! Love it so much bro 🔥💚

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks so much. Slowly feeling more comfortable with it all.

[@Judy-xx4yn]

Tried this recipe with using Crimini (Baby Portobello) and Lion's Mane. Thanks for sharing. Boiling the mushrooms really made a difference. Putting the onions in the refrigerator was truly a game changer. The sauce was delicious. Really cute dogs.

[@michaelnicola5210]

New to your channel and HOOKED!!!!!! If I was doing a plant based cooking show, this is what I would want/dream for it to be. I think you make everyone want to be better in the kitchen. Eating vegan has only been a challenge as the restaurant business has been so lax in jumping in, with the exception of a few "junk food vegan" companies. You take it to a new level, of course. I guess I've grown tired of restaurants that offer so little for us, tired of leaving things off or the Impossible Burger which is such an easy way out, not that I'm not glad for it but there is so much more that can be done and you are doing it. Very grateful for what you're sharing. Thank You

[@allencaruthers867]

I came across your channel not long ago. Wish I had found you when the channel was fresh. Somehow I’ve missed you guys all this time. Love your techniques, and combinations. I just got your book so I’m going to go have some fun with that now. Thanks for what you do.

[@simonemril7425]

My man i made the lions mane one...and o my goodness...you gotta make a recipe book or something... Thanks a million!

[@HappyHouse-nn9hu]

Yes!!! I haven’t tried the Chicken of the woods, but the Lion Manes is TERRIFIC. It definitely has the meaty/stringy texture of a chicken breast. Amazing!

[@yiyisun4607]

I used your wet,dry,wet dry method on oyster mushrooms. Customized my flavors and used white pepper, salt, and Derek Sarno's Blazing Beast Seasoning. OMG delicious! Better than restaurant. Thank you so much!

[@Jah-Moon]

When you cut into the red orange mushroom 🥰 color made me think of a spicy burger. They all looked great!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It was!

[@oregonwoodelf]

These look ridiculous! Seriously some of the best food I've seen on your show. I need to make these😁🍄

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching!

[@BrittanyJones-m6p]

I just ran this back before I got in the kitchen and omg! Boiling the mushrooms was a game changer 🔥🔥🔥

[@Lezohno]

got a chicken of the woods, made it your style but nuggets, it is incredible, just the flavor i needed with some jalapeno tabasco

[@kimberlyh5868]

Always wanted to try fried pickles! I'm in Northern England and it's just not a thing here. I'm definitely inspired to make them at home now. Also... great video... Mushrooms are the best!

[@MagisterialVoyager]

The boiling made such a difference! Thanks for the awesome trick, sir!!!

[@rolandbaron5813]

I'm sold! 😮 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kendrairvin8350]

OMG!!! They look sooo good!!😍Please start a restaurant in NC!! Maybe Charlotte, Asheville, Raleigh or Wilmington??🤔

[@a_shot_in_the_dark]

Fabulous line up! Really interesting to see how each performed! The colour of Frankie’s Chicken of the Woods is just beautiful. Yes to gravy. :) Thanks ~ great video! 💚🙏🏻

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Many thanks! Frankie’s treasures.

[@ukgroucho]

Did not realise that you were living in Blighty. Got one of the Lions Mane kits (Urban Farm IT) and had one really nice 'flush'. Working on a second attempt. Got a big mixed punnet of exotic mushrooms from CostCo today so I think mushroom burgers could feature on the menu later this week.

[@bettykroll]

My dad started my love of foraging when I was a very young girl. Paper grocery bags full of morels in the spring! I’ve expanded my knowledge and I’ve been lucky enough to forage lions mane, hedgehogs, lobster, black trumpet, oyster, golden chanterelles, giant puffball, and shaggy manes. Foraging for herbs , ramps, and fiddleheads makes for a good day. Have mushroom knife will travel.

[@tredlaslo9292]

Man, after having watched like 5 videos, THIS is the selling point for me. It just clicks right. As an arborist im in contact with lots of Mushrooms, as a Burger fan i like the part of just slamming the oversized piece of mushroom on into the bun because thats how you do it! Amazing... and i really like how clean you work and the presentation of the food, its so nice! Gonna try it when i find a chicken of the woods, they should be popping soon where i live :D kind regards

[@IRON5]

Definitely got my attention. For visiting mushroomville in the near future...

[@lizbethanne109]

Dear God, those look amazingggg❤ And fried pickles too🤤❤ Thank you yet again! Also: Frankie💗💗💗

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Love a good fried pickle, what an additional treat. Thanks for watching

[@andyfairchild2383]

They all look delicious! Think I’ll try the portobello ones, easy enough to get those. I know what you mean about fried pickles. There used to be an American style chilli restaurant in Bristol that did them, only place I’ve ever seen them. Sadly closed now but was open long enough for me to get hooked on the pickles.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Love me some fried pickles. Portobello would work too!

[@miabusaba-pq2ei]

Yeah but, oyster gonna give you a crunchy taste when deeply fried. I can recommend my plug if interested. His stuff comes with cookbook or guide if you wanna grow yourself.

[@jslevenson101]

Maybe a slice of lime, basil, parsley, and edible flowers like a daisy rose, or pansy for decoration.

[@marycooper9429]

That Chicken of the wood’s mushroom is beautiful. It makes my mouth water watching you eat them

[@DerekSarnoChef]

It was an amazing find, super tender and delicious, couldn't have been any better. Thanks for watching. :)

[@marycooper9429]

Oh I love watching your videos. . Thank you for sharing.

[@marycooper9429]

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[@marycooper9429]

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[@marycooper9429]

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[@369HueDeeTruthSeekBfr33]

Dude your awesome!! Never feel like I wasted my time when I watch your shows! Thanks!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks and thanks for watching!

[@veteranstatus155]

Glad I came across your channel, I enjoyed the cooking and the dogs and I’m glad you include Frankie it’s great to see the passion for both cooking and animals!! Keep up the great content!! Also I would love to see a video on how to make the dog treats you talked about from the vegetable cuts you had left over On the sandwich video, with Frankie giving us a taste test. 😁

[@ForagerChick]

DANG!!!! I make the chicken of the woods sammy all the time but never tried lions mane or cremini on a sandwich. Thanks :)

[@andrewwashere82]

I had a foodie geek out experience at the beginning when you pulled out The Chicken of the Woods! I didn't know you could find them growing naturally in the neighborhood. Thought you had to venture into the deep woods. Lucky find you had! 👍👍👍

[@DerekSarnoChef]

They're hard to miss, this is the 2nd one i've found on walks around the neighborhood

[@cpboomlove]

Thanks for the recipe, it looks delicious but I'm definitely adding more spices to my rendition!! Looking forward to it

[@katharinavonzitzewitz826]

Just WOW!!! MOUTHWATERING wow! Beautiful delicious appetizing animating yummy yummy good!!!😊😊😊

[@linzertube]

The sandwiches are crazy beautiful and delicious-looking! Thanks, Chef, for sharing their making. Frankie is such a sweet dog…I enjoyed seeing her playing with a friend.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@sandradavis4359]

All 3 sandwiches look amazing!😋😋

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thank you and thanks for watching.

[@patrickgenovese2594]

Jesus dude, this is freaking insane!!! Vegas needs you bro......

[@Whoa.linda13]

OMG!!!! You hit every time! Do you have a recipe for using oyster mushrooms as a chickenless sandwich? I’d love to know. 😊

[@rini6]

I’m sure oyster will work well. I’ve seen other creators use them fried for sandwiches as a substitute for KFC etc.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

You know, we don't yet, will have to work on that.. It would be the same process as long as they are the cluster oyster mushrooms, not the King Oyster. Hope that helps.

[@Whoa.linda13]

@@DerekSarnoChef I’m going to give it a try. I’ll let you know how it comes out.

[@anitacook8227]

Where did you get your mandoline? I never can find a decent one that I can sharpen/ keep sharp.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

@@anitacook8227 It's listed on the bottom of the description.

[@jenwylie4093]

They look fantastic. I love that your dog gets playdates! 🙂

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She's the one with a social life ; )

[@johnwhale3774]

Wow what a find? Enjoying your video, can't get these mushrooms iN.Cyprus, Yes oyster sometimes, wild in season, the button, or regular. you are so good to listen too, gentle tones.The best.

[@mtm00]

11:42 OMG! 🎯 I am soooooo jealous right now! 👀 Totally awesome food! (Loved seeing the dogs playing - thank you for all that you share with us, Derek. Luv yuh!)

[@schzz8149]

You make the most amazing food. It looks so easy, I wish I could cook like you.

[@jenbrown1078]

Oh yum!!! Damn!! Looks awesome 😁 Love seeing the puppies.... knuckle nutts!🤣🤣🤣

[@DerekSarnoChef]

The best!

[@wuzzy5894]

Awesome, very clean, definitely soothing voice. What a delicious treat this was

[@RonDonProductions]

Your recipes made me start to enjoy mushrooms. Thank you because I've been missing out lol

[@Myjoycaro]

Great recipes! Thank you so much for sharing. 😊 Wondering if you have considered using a harness with the leash instead of connecting to a collar for your dog. Collars pull on the neck muscles and the harnesses tend to be gentler on their bodies.

[@galebecker3487]

These look delish. Loooove Frankie❤❤❤I haven't tried Lions Mane or Chicken in the woods yet. Enjoy making mushroom stroganoff often. I'll try these recipes soon. Thanks Gale x

[@jasmingodoymusic]

your videos are so authenthic heheh i llove it

[@Kishaloves19]

Meat where?? Each one looked so satisfying 😩😋

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching.

[@curt3494]

These things look ridiculously good!!!

[@tuckerw65]

Thanks for this idea, never heard of battered Gerkins before, can't wait to try it out. Love your products.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

One of life's simple pleasures, thanks for watching.

[@SureFeelsGood]

great tip boiling..the one time I batter fried maitake it got to oily..still enjoyed it greatly

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@HappyHouse-nn9hu]

I made this recipe yesterday and it tastes AMAZING!!! Omg, this is definitely a game changer for me. I will try out your other recipes, and hopefully, we make a full 180 degrees on becoming a vegetarian. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge 🤗

[@oscarluna4268]

I wish I could like this more than once. Oh MY! 🤤

[@tinyjungle_]

Looks so wicked good!!!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

They all were incredible. Thanks for watching.

[@Still-Learning]

I am currently on a journey to become a better vegetarian, and I find vids like this extremely constructive to the continual exploration, growth, and development of my veg-u-cation. I appreciate the production.😊

[@mauz791]

Wonderful work!

[@ednapuckett1042]

I like to use mushroom broth when cooking rice or quinoa.

[@vegantattoo7292]

Thank you! Love you, Derek!

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching.

[@sprinkleofjazz]

Looks delicious bro

[@ruj8848]

Love your cooking !

[@PJEC]

Wow 👌🏾

[@genevieveboucher2124]

could the cremini mushrooms be blended in a patty?

[@patsommer4495]

Yum! Love my deep fat fryer. But nothing less restaurant-quality than Clean Oil. Bland. So I try to make a batch of falafel 1st before a big deep fry party. If not, at least like in Caribbean and fry half an onion along with. Oh, and for gluten free, am partial to akarajé batter aka black eyed peas. Clings well, fries up great. Can be thin and crispy or a thick batter with baking soda is fluffy chewy and never soggy.

[@komtooncartoondrawings2562]

man that bomb. open restaurant i will come to have this monsters

[@Exaris79]

FYI, Jollibee's Spicy ChickenJoy/Sandwich uses Habanero powder for it's spicy flavor.

[@alexandrepetit4916]

Very good choice for your knife, Opinel is one of the best french brand with laguiole (which is more cutlery).

[@cherylwin9364]

COOL I HOPE TO MASTER THESE TECHNIQUES ONE DAY.😊❤

[@manolaykhounviseth1864]

Love this channels

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@YuzuLovesDoodoo]

your food is amazing m. great vibes too!

[@sabrinavilleneuve6896]

Do you think it’s at all possible to use a portobello mushroom? These look so good I can’t wait to try making them!

[@seraphir4662]

"if you're looking for professional at home.." right as excessive dressing spills out onto the cutting board had me 🤣🤣

[@jeffrey2199]

Dude!! Yes!

[@sharlene16]

This video made me super hungry! Wonderful recipe ❤

[@jenniferherrera7216]

Omg sooooooooo good❤

[@vikileonard3427]

Yowza, so yummy!🔥 Frankie and her friend makes me miss my yellow Lab Blaze.❤🐕❤

[@thatgirlinokc3975]

I wish you could make that for me. Any one or all of them, I’m not picky 😂

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Thanks for watching

[@EmpressAshe]

You Have to Wash the Knife After you sharpen it Metal shreds will go in the food if you don't rinse it

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Good thing there’s a thing called editing that all the know it all’s seem to miss.

[@thespiritualistoslo]

Love this! I think I now know what will be for dinner tonight 🙂

[@ThomasChristopherJ]

What Lion's Mane grow kit do you use?

[@DerekSarnoChef]

marvellous-mushrooms.co.uk/ in the UK

[@BKeithAbyss]

They look incredibly good. Label Me impressed. 👍🏾

[@crownedcreation555]

Yummy

[@dorothymccaskill7221]

I love the mandolin! What is the brand and where did you get it from?

[@pdblouin]

Interesting tip to rinse and refrigerate the onion slices. I guarantee the next time I slice some onions, after I'm done eating I'll remember that I should have rinsed and refrigerated them,

[@DerekSarnoChef]

Shave wafer thin, rinse and chill. It works when wafer thin. :)

[@Roni62]

Your video arw fantastic. Great food! Stop eating beef, and pork over 30 years ago Stopped eating chicken and most dairy at the start of the pandemic.

[@Seri7M]

Man! Oh boy, I am from cajun country and I want that!

[@TheDeadmanTT]

More like WIZARD kitchen, because you, ma'am, are a sorceress. And your magic enchants me! As always, great job Frankie! 🐶 Cook's doing great, too. I guess . . .

[@narele25]

Ma'am? Sorceress? Are you sl0w?

[@cristiancastro5853]

@@narele25 it’s a metaphor

[@stannylou1636]

I can’t believe it’s not chicken.😊

[@DrReginaldFinleySr]

I just ate... now I'm hungry again.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

I feel that 👍

[@memissjan]

I love mushrooms but the ones you use that I want, not only hard to find but expensive. So how do we get to try your sandwiches? Simply. Come to California!❤

[@lionesslove1111]

😋 oh my goodness Omazing!!! 💚

[@lyssarida236]

Wowwwwww 🤩 that looks too delicious!!

[@justdebbismith8623]

Stop! Stop! Don't....stop...omg I'm hungry! Lol

[@WarriorQueen1000]

Ahhhhhhh are you kidding. I want one.

[@grawakendream8980]

wow

[@ilovealexo]

Oh lordy 😋. Hugs to Miss Frankie ❤

[@DerekSarnoChef]

She’s a star ⭐️

[@djardvarc]

I like the way you say sandwiches

[@mantisjdg]

I predict you’ll have at least 200k subscribers by end of the year.

[@DerekSarnoChef]

We’re happy if we’re of benefit to people. Thanks for watching.

[@readwrecks]

That looks amazing. I wonder if I can substitute almonds for the cashews though. I live with someone who’s allergic to cashews and walnuts.

[@MyCheryl1988]

Yes you can, just soak the almonds without skins (for a white sauce) overnight

[@gedionsamuel2256]

Outstanding!!