Chicken of the Woods Buffalo Sandwich

A classic buffalo sandwich gets a not-so-classic upgrade with chicken of the woods mushrooms!
category
Recipe
Author
Foraged
date
03.16.23
read time
1 minutes

Overview:

Prep Time
15 minutes
Active Time
30 minutes
Total Time
45 minutes
Cost
25
Course
Lunch, Sandwich
Keyword
chicken of the woods, sandwich
Cuisine
American
Yields
2

INGREDIENTS:

Chicken of the Woods Buffalo Sandwich
- Finely shredded red cabbage 1 cup per sandwich
- Salt
- Vinegar
- Buns
- Mayo or ranch
- Pickles
- Chicken of the woods buffalo tenders. 2-4 per sandwich
- Buffalo sauce

Preparation:

Step 1 - Prepare the cabbage

Place the shredded red cabbage in bowl, and sprinkle with salt (approx. 1/4 tsp per cup of shredded cabbage). Massage the salt into the cabbage then rest for 10-20 minutes. toss with a few splashes of vinegar.

Preparing red cabbage.
Preparing red cabbage.
Step 2 - Prepare buns, mayo and pickles

Start setting the buns, mayo, and pickles.

Prepare the buns and add mayo and pickles
Prepare the buns and add mayo and pickles
Step 3 - Add the tenders

Add Chicken Of The Woods buffalo tenders and, buffalo sauce

Add the tenders and sauce.
Add the tenders and sauce.
Step 4 - Add the cabbage and serve

Add the prepared red cabbage. Serve immediately.

Add the prepared cabbage and serve.
Add the prepared cabbage and serve.

What is Chicken of the Woods?

Chicken of the Woods, Chicken Mushrooms, COWs – What is it? These common names refer to the species in the Laetiporus genus, and in North America, it’s usually one of these species: L. sulphuereus, L. cincinattus, or L. conifericola. They’re typically bright orange, and commonly distributed throughout North America and Europe.

What does Chicken of the Woods Taste Like?

Well, like chicken! This mushroom has a distinctly meaty-shreddy texture, and a savory flavor that toes the line between mushroom and poultry. Some species are more strongly flavored than others, and their flavor can be effected by region, substrate, humidity, and warmth. If button mushrooms aren’t your favorite flavor or texture – give COWs a shot! They’re a real crowd pleaser.

If the burger excites you, be sure to check out the recipe for Chicken of the Woods Buffalo Tenders – you’ll use them in this recipe!

Where can I buy Chicken of the Woods?

Great question – check out our marketplace where you can buy Chicken of the Woods directly from foragers and cultivators!

Read more here about Chicken of the Woods.

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