Best 5 Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Recipes

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Spicy lemongrass chicken banh mi is a delightful Vietnamese sandwich that combines the bold flavors of lemongrass, chili peppers, and chicken. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating this irresistible dish. We'll explore the key ingredients, provide step-by-step instructions, and offer tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors. So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey to savor the tantalizing taste of spicy lemongrass chicken banh mi.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH MI



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This homemade Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi recipe will rival any sandwich you've had at a Vietnamese restaurant, and it's easy to make!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 carrots ((julienned))
1 cup daikon radish ((julienned))
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided))
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
2 shallots ((peeled))
3 cloves garlic
2 stalks fresh lemongrass ((cut into pieces))
2 teaspoons lime zest
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((about 1 1/2 pounds, or 675 grams))
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 baguette ((cut into 4 equal pieces, each cut in half))
1 jalapeño ((de-seeded and thinly sliced))
1 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • Start by preparing the carrot and daikon. Add the julienned carrots and daikon to a large bowl and toss in the sugar, salt, vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Then prepare the chicken. In the bowl of a food processor, add 2 tablespoons oil, the fish sauce, oyster sauce, pepper flakes, sugar, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and lime zest. Process until smooth. Add to a bowl, along with the chicken, and toss to coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, transfer to the fridge, and marinate for 1-4 hours.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice.
  • Open up each piece of bread, and spread the sriracha mayonnaise on each side. Fill with the pickled carrots and daikon. Slice the cooked chicken, and add it to the sandwiches, along with sliced jalapeños and cilantro. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1166 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRILLED LEMONGRASS CHICKEN KEBAB SANDWICHES



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Drawing inspiration from Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, these kebabs are marinated in a mix of ginger, garlic, lemongrass, fish sauce and lime. Once grilled, they're piled on baguettes, along with pickled veggies and a spicy Sriracha mayo.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h

Yield 4 to 6 kebabs

Number Of Ingredients 25

3 cloves garlic
1 small shallot, quartered
1 1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and cut into large pieces
2 stalks lemongrass, trimmed and chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems)
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more for the grill
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1/2 small daikon radish, peeled, halved and thinly sliced
4 jalapeno peppers, each cut into 8 pieces
Kosher salt
3/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
Kosher salt
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks
1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Grated zest and juice of 1/2 lime
1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha
Kosher salt
Chopped fresh cilantro, Thai basil, split baguette pieces and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the kebabs: Combine the garlic, shallot, ginger, lemongrass and cilantro in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the lime zest and juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar and vegetable oil and process until a coarse paste forms. Put the chicken in a large bowl and add the ginger paste; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the pickled vegetables: Bring the vinegar, 1/4 cup water, the sugar and 1 teaspoon salt to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar and salt dissolve. Let cool slightly. Combine the carrots and cucumber in a small bowl and pour the brine over the top; press the vegetables to submerge. Refrigerate until chilled, 1 to 4 hours. Drain, then stir in the cilantro.
  • Make the spicy mayonnaise: Stir the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice and Sriracha in a small bowl; season with salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Drain the chicken, brushing off any large pieces of the ginger paste. Thread the chicken, daikon and jalapeños onto ten 12-inch skewers. Season with salt.
  • Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil. Grill the kebabs, turning often, until the chicken is cooked through and well-marked, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove to a platter and sprinkle with cilantro and Thai basil. Serve in baguettes with the pickled vegetables, spicy mayonnaise and lime wedges.

SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH MI



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Vietnamese inspired sandwich from Sea Salt With Food. This Banh Mi is a little different from the marinated version. The sauce is thickened and caramelized along with the chicken.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 boneless chicken thighs, cut each thigh in half
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 carrots, shredded
1 cucumber, shredded
1 thai bird's eye chili, chopped
3 stalks lemongrass, tender stalks bottoms minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green chilies, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 (6 inch) vietnamese-style baguette or 6 (6 inch) crusty submarine buns
assorted herbs (cilantro, Thai basil, mint)
green chili, sliced (serrano or jalapeno)
pickled carrot & cucumber (recipe included)

Steps:

  • Pickled Cucumber and Carrot: Mix the rice vinegar, sugar and sea salt in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to the boil until the sugar dissolved and let cool to room temperature. Place the carrot, cucumber and chilies in a mixing bowl and add in the sugar and vinegar mixture. Chill for about 20 minutes before serving.
  • Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients to mix. Set aside.
  • Spicy Lemongrass Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with sea salt and black pepper. Heat a large cast-iron pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
  • Add the chicken and fry both side until golden brown. Turn the heat to medium and mix in the sauce, press down the chicken meat with a spatula and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and becomes caramelized. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before slicing.
  • Sandwich: Lightly toast the baguettes and fill with chicken slices with its sauce, pickled vegetables, green chili and assorted herbs. Serve immediately.

GRILLED LEMONGRASS PORK BáNH Mì RECIPE BY TASTY



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This recipe makes it easy to recreate a classic Vietnamese bánh mì at home. Pork butt is a cut of meat that usually requires a longer cooking time in order to make it tender, but by slicing it thinly, you cut the cooking time down to just a few minutes on a hot grill pan.

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large carrots, peeled and cut into large matchsticks
12 oz daikon root, peeled and cut into large matchsticks
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
4 stalks lemongrass
1 small white onion
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
⅓ cup sugar
1 tablespoon dry white wine
1 ½ teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
2 lb pork butt, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 1/2 in (1 1/4 cm) thick slices
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 large French rolls, lightly toasted
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup pâté
cucumber, sliced
white onion, thinly sliced
jalapeño, sliced
fresh cilantro leaf, and tender stems

Steps:

  • Make the pickled vegetables: Set a large colander in a large bowl. Add the carrots and daikon to the colander. Toss with the salt, then add just enough water to cover the vegetables, about 6 cups (1.4 L). Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Lift the colander out of the soaking liquid, then rinse the vegetables well. Shake the colander a few times to allow any excess water to drain away. Let the vegetables sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to dry out a bit.
  • Add the sugar and vinegar to the bowl with the vegetables. Season to taste with more salt, if needed. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
  • Make the lemongrass pork: Trim the bottoms and green tops from the lemongrass stalks. Slice the light parts in half lengthwise, then remove any tough outer layers. Mince and transfer to a medium bowl.
  • Finely chop the onion and add to the bowl with the lemongrass.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, fish sauce, sugar, wine, and pepper.
  • Add the sliced pork butt to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, up to 4 hours.
  • Heat the canola oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and lemongrass and cook until the onion is tender and beginning to brown, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, remove the pork from the marinade, letting any excess liquid to drip off, then grill the pork until lightly charred on both sides and just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces and transfer to a large bowl. Add the lemongrass and onion mixture and stir to combine.
  • To assemble, slice the toasted French rolls in half lengthwise almost all the way through, leaving a long end intact. Slather the bottom of the rolls with a generous amount of mayonnaise, then spread on a layer of pâté. Top with the pork mixture, cucumber, sliced onion, jalapeño, the pickled vegetables, and cilantro.
  • Close the sandwiches and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1046 calories, Carbohydrate 52 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 56 grams, Sugar 25 grams

SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN



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Make and share this Spicy Lemongrass Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Wendys Kitchen

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (200 g) chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
560 g chicken wings, cut in half at the joint, discard wing tips
1 cup fresh coconut juice
1 long red chili, cut into 2cm pieces
1 long green chili, cut into 2cm pieces
3 spring onions, cut into 3cm pieces
2 lemongrass, white part only, chopped (for the marinade)
2 shallots, chopped (for the marinade)
2 garlic cloves, chopped (for the marinade)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (for the marinade)
1 tablespoon sugar (for the marinade)
2 tablespoons fish sauce (for the marinade)
1 teaspoon turmeric powder (for the marinade)
1/3 cup coriander leaves, for garnish
2 tablespoons rice bran oil
1 teaspoon chili flakes (for the marinade)

Steps:

  • Process garlic, lemongrass and shallots in the food processor until finely chopped. Place the chicken in a large non-metallic bowl. Add all the marinade ingredients and mix using your hand until combined. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces with the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes or until browned.
  • Add the chillies and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the coconut juice, stir and cover. Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes until the juice is reduced by half. Add the spring onion. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 24.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 93.2, Sodium 570.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 25

Tips:

  • Choose the right bread: Use a light and airy bread, such as a baguette or a French roll. You can also use a heartier bread, such as a ciabatta or a sourdough, but make sure it's not too dense.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of lemongrass, garlic, fish sauce, and soy sauce will help to infuse it with flavor. Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken properly: The chicken should be cooked until it is cooked but not dry. You can grill, pan-fry, or bake the chicken. If you are grilling the chicken, be sure to baste it with the marinade as it cooks.
  • Assemble the banh mi: To assemble the banh mi, start by spreading a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bread. Then, add the chicken, pickled carrots and daikon, cilantro, and jalapeños. You can also add other toppings, such as cucumber, tomato, or avocado.
  • Serve the banh mi immediately: Banh mi is best served immediately, while the bread is still crispy. You can wrap the banh mi in parchment paper or aluminum foil to keep it fresh.

Conclusion:

Spicy lemongrass chicken banh mi is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. With its flavorful chicken, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, this banh mi is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new sandwich to try, give spicy lemongrass chicken banh mi a try. You won't be disappointed!

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