Looking for the PERFECT sandwich? Give this homemade version of the ever so popular Banh Mi sandwich a try! This Vietnamese chicken sandwich is stuffed with tender sliced chicken, pickled veggies, and cilantro. It is sandwich heaven!
Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich
Yield: 4-5 sandwiches
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Looking for the PERFECT sandwich? Give this homemade version of the ever so popular Banh Mi sandwich a try! This Vietnamese chicken sandwich is stuffed with tender sliced chicken, pickled veggies, and cilantro. It is sandwich heaven!
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 (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 6 ounces carrots, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
- 4 ounces cucumbers, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
CHICKEN:
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
- 3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon mayo (plus more for spreading)
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
SERVING:
- 4-5 vietnamese bread rolls or french baguettes
- 2 small cans pork liver pâté
- sliced jalapeños
- cilantro
Instructions
PICKLED VEGETABLES:
- Combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the daikon, carrots, and cucumbers to a large mason jar. 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:
- Combine the garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mayo, lime zest, and sriracha (if using) in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, cover and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours. Cook the chicken on an indoor grill or outdoor grill until cooked through. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Allow chicken to cool for 5 minutes before slicing.
ASSEMBLE BANH MI:
- Toast the baguettes if desired, spread pâté and mayonnaise on bread and top with chicken slices, pickled vegetables, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Yield 5 sandwiches Serving Size 1 sandwichAmount Per Serving Calories 808Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 621mgSodium 2434mgCarbohydrates 81gFiber 4gSugar 29gProtein 79g
Nutrition data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix, and should only be used as a general guideline. This information is provided as a courtesy and there is no guarantee that the information will be completely accurate.
Photo: TheCulinaryGeek / CC BY
