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Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Recipe

Easy Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Recipe

This Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for a quick and tasty meal.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pickled Vegetables
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 ounces daikon thinly sliced
  • 6 ounces carrots thinly sliced
  • 2 count Persian cucumbers cut into circles or spears
Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 cloves garlic grated or minced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mayo plus more for spreading
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1-2 teaspoons sriracha optional
Sandwich Assembly
  • 4-5 count Vietnamese bread rolls or French baguettes
  • 1 count sliced jalapeños or serranos
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • grill or skillet

Method
 

Pickled Vegetables
  1. Combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and stir until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Add the daikon, carrots, and cucumbers to a large mason jar.
  3. Pour the pickling liquid over veggies, screw on the lid, and allow the vegetables to pickle in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to 24 hours in advance.
Chicken
  1. Combine the garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mayo, lime zest, and sriracha (if using) in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the chicken, cover, and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours.
  3. Cook the chicken on an indoor grill or a skillet until cooked through.
  4. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly on the bias.
Assemble Banh Mi
  1. Toast the baguettes if desired, spread mayonnaise on bread, and top with chicken slices, pickled vegetables, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices.
  2. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to switch out the chicken for tofu or pork for a twist. Experiment with different sauces to make it your own.

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