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Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich Recipe

4.1 from 23 reviews

This Chicken Banh Mi recipe features tender marinated grilled chicken paired with tangy pickled vegetables, fresh cucumber, and cilantro, all layered inside crispy baguettes with a spicy sriracha mayo spread.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
  • Salt, pepper, and your choice of spices (for marinating)

Pickled Vegetables

  • 1 cup carrots (julienned)
  • 1 cup daikon radish (julienned)
  • Vinegar (amount not specified)
  • Sugar (amount not specified)
  • Salt (amount not specified)

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha

Assembly

  • 2 pieces baguettes (crusty)
  • 1 cup cucumber (sliced)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (fresh)

Instructions

  1. Marinate: Marinate the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and your choice of spices for 15 minutes.
  2. Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  3. Pickle Vegetables: Mix the julienned carrots and daikon radish with vinegar, sugar, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Prepare the sauce by combining mayonnaise and sriracha.
  5. Slice Baguettes: Slice the baguettes and spread the sauce inside.
  6. Assemble Sandwich: Assemble the sandwich with grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, cucumber, and cilantro.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken for at least 15 minutes for better flavor.
  • Let pickled vegetables sit at least 30 minutes to develop tanginess.

Keywords: Chicken Banh Mi, Vietnamese sandwich, grilled chicken sandwich, pickled vegetables recipe, sriracha mayo sandwich