clubhouse sandwich - hot for food

Ingredients

• 1 portobello mushroom, sliced into 1/4-inch thick slices
• 1/4 C low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1/4 C water
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp liquid smoke
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 unbreaded chicken pieces (Gardein scallopini would work best)
• 1 tsp vegetable oil, for frying chicken
• 6 slices bread
• 1/4 C vegan butter
• 1/3 C vegan mayonnaise
• 4 to 5 pieces iceberg lettuce
• 4 tomato slices
• 2 pickles, sliced into spears
• ground black pepper, to taste