Delicious Banh Mi Sandwich (Vietnamese Sandwich)

Become a Banh Mi boss in your own kitchen! This drool-worthy sandwich is packed with marinated chicken, crunchy pickled veggies, and all the fresh herbs you could want, all stuffed into a toasty, crusty baguette.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 4

Servings

Calories 522kcal

Author FoodFaithFitness

Ingredients

The Meat:

½ lb. boneless chicken thighs thinly sliced
1 tbsp soy sauce
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
salt and pepper

The Pickle:

½ cup daikon peeled and julienned
½ cup carrot peeled and julienned
1 tbsp rice vinegar
½ tbsp sugar
pinch of salt

The Sandwiches:

2 small baguettes
fresh cilantro leaves
1 cucumber thinly sliced

Instructions

Combine the soy sauce, fish sauce, chopped garlic, sugar, and sesame oil in a large bowl and whisk well. Season with salt and pepper.
Add the sliced chicken thighs and toss to coat. Let the meat marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
Place the daikon and carrot julienne in a bowl. Add the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir and toss to coat. Let it sit for 10 minutes in the fridge.
Heat a grill pan to MEDIUM-HIGH and add the marinated chicken. Cook the meat for 3 minutes on each side until cooked and browned. Set aside.
Divide the cooked chicken evenly between the sandwiches and top with the pickled vegetables, cucumbers, and cilantro leaves. Cut in half or leave as a whole.

Notes

If you want to prep those pickled veggies in advance, go for it! The longer they pickle, the yummier they get. Just keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.
If your banh mi is underwhelming, just add some mayo, pate, sriracha (for a heat boost), or Maggi sauce for that extra kick of flavor.

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