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Vietnamese Banh Mi Style Sandwiches With Chicken Recipe

Authentic Vietnamese Banh Mi made easy! This recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors in a crispy baguette. Enjoy juicy, flavorful chicken marinated in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, ginger, and spices, layered with creamy pate, crunchy pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a zesty nuoc cham sauce. A truly unforgettable culinary experience!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 474.8 kcal
Protein 73g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Vietnamese Banh Mi Style Sandwiches With Chicken

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How to Make Vietnamese Banh Mi Style Sandwiches With Chicken

  1. In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons corn syrup, 1 tablespoon Vietnamese five-spice powder, and 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the simmering broth.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through, until cooked through.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the chicken rest in the broth for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool completely. Shred or cut into bite-sized pieces and refrigerate until chilled.
  7. While the chicken chills, prepare your pickled daikon and carrot salad (recipe can be found online).
  8. Spread 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise on each bottom half of 4 crusty baguettes.
  9. Top the mayonnaise with a generous amount of pork pate (about 2 tablespoons per sandwich).
  10. Add 1/4 of the shredded chicken to each baguette.
  11. Layer with a generous portion of the pickled daikon and carrot salad.
  12. Top with a few slices of jalapeño (to taste).
  13. Add your choice of fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, and/or mint.
  14. Drizzle the top half of each baguette with nuoc cham sauce (recipe can be found online).
  15. Gently press down on the top half of the baguette to secure the sandwich.
  16. Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

69 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

8g

Carbs

22g

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