Banh Mi Style Chicken Sandwich Recipe

Spice up your lunch routine with this flavorful Banh Mi-inspired chicken sandwich! A delicious twist on a classic, perfect for using leftover chicken or a quick weeknight meal. This recipe boasts a zesty blend of mayonnaise, hot sauce, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs, all nestled in a crispy baguette. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 567.1 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Banh Mi Style Chicken Sandwich

  • 1 French baguette
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 cup cooked chicken (shredded or sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2-3 sliced jalapeños
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced English cucumber
  • Mint Leaf (no quantity specified in recipe)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

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How to Make Banh Mi Style Chicken Sandwich

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes if using leftover chicken to warm it up.
  2. Slice one baguette in half lengthwise. Spread 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce on both cut sides of the baguette.
  3. Arrange 1 cup of shredded or sliced cooked chicken evenly over the bottom half of each baguette.
  4. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce over the chicken.
  5. Add 2-3 sliced jalapeños, 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and/or basil.
  6. Drizzle another 1/2 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce over the vegetables.
  7. In a small bowl, toss 1/2 cup shredded lettuce and 1/2 cup shredded carrots with 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar.
  8. Add the lettuce and carrot mixture to the sandwiches.
  9. Top with an additional 1/2 tablespoon of chili garlic sauce, if desired.
  10. Add the top half of the baguette to complete the sandwich.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

16g

Carbs

26g

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