Best 9 Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich Banh Mi Recipes

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The Vietnamese chicken sandwich, also known as banh mi, is a delectable fusion of Vietnamese and French flavors. This mouthwatering sandwich features a crispy baguette filled with tender and flavorful chicken, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a luscious spread of mayonnaise and pâté. The combination of textures and flavors in banh mi makes it a beloved dish in Vietnam and beyond. If you're looking to recreate this exceptional sandwich at home, this article will provide you with the best recipe to guide you through the process of making an authentic Vietnamese chicken sandwich banh mi.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN BANH MI SANDWICHES



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My version of the classic Vietnamese sandwich combines the satisfying flavor of chicken sausage with tangy vegetables pickled in rice vinegar. Stuff the ingredients in a hoagie bun and lunch is ready to go! -Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
4 hoagie buns, split
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cut each sausage in half lengthwise. In a large skillet, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm., Add the hoisin, honey, soy sauce, garlic and five-spice powder to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until garlic is tender and sauce is thickened. Return sausages to pan; toss to coat. , In a small skillet, saute the onion, cabbage and carrots in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir in vinegar. Serve sausage in buns with lettuce and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,331 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 25 g protein.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BáNH Mì)



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A homemade version of the ever so popular Banh Mi sandwich! This Vietnamese chicken sandwich is stuffed with tender sliced chicken, pickled carrots and daikon radish, cucumbers, and topped with sliced jalapeños, and cilantro. It is to DIE for!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup EACH: water, rice vinegar, AND granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces daikon, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
6 ounces carrots, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
2 Persian cucumbers cut into circles or spears
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
2 tablespoons EACH: fish sauce AND low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon EACH: granulated sugar AND mayo (plus more for spreading)
½ teaspoon lime zest
1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
4-5 Vietnamese bread rolls or french baguettes
sliced jalapeños or serranos + fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • PICKLED VEGETABLES: Combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the daikon, carrots, and cucumbers to a large mason jar. Pour the pickling liquid over veggies, screw on the lid, and allow the vegetables to pickle in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to 24 hours in advance.
  • CHICKEN: Combine the garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mayo, lime zest, and sriracha (if using) in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, cover, and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours. Cook the chicken on an indoor grill or a skillet until cooked through. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly on the bias.
  • ASSEMBLE BANH MI: Toast the baguettes if desired, spread mayonnaise on bread and top with chicken slices, pickled vegetables, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices. Serve warm.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE CHICKEN SANDWICHES (BANH MI)



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This delicious chicken sandwich is packed with crunchy veggies and a mouthwatering mayonnaise infused with Asian-inspired flavours. They make a perfect lunch or light supper.

Provided by Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded
1 cup carrots, grated
1 cup red peppers, thinly sliced
½ English cucumber, thinly sliced
½ cup red onions, thinly sliced
4 leaves Romaine lettuce
¼ cup cilantro, sprigs
¼ cup light mayonnaise
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp ginger, fresh, minced
¼ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
4 whole grain baguette, 6-8 inches/ 15 - 20 cm

Steps:

  • Mix together sauce by combining mayonnaise, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, ginger and five spice powder in a small bowl.
  • Split four whole grain baguettes and dig out some of the soft centre. Grill or broil cut sides of bread until lightly toasted.
  • To assemble, spread mayonnaise sauce on bottom half of baguette pieces. Divide prepared vegetables, lettuce and sprigs of cilantro among buns. Top with the cooked shredded chicken. Place top baguette piece over, pressing to compact. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

BANH MI



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A Vietnamese sandwich, made with chicken and full of pickled vegetables. My husband works around a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, and I was making him bring me home these tasty sandwiches. Finally I attempted to make one, and found that my recipe was even better than the restaurants, mainly because I used chicken breast and fresher ingredients. I also love the pickled vegetables, so I made sure there was plenty of those.

Provided by metzstar

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup carrot, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup white (daikon) radish, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup thinly sliced white onion
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 inch) French baguette
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 small jalapeno pepper - seeded and cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Place rice vinegar, water, and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool.
  • Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the carrot, radish, and onion in a bowl, and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Drain off the excess vinegar mixture after the vegetables have marinated.
  • While the vegetables are marinating, preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly oil a slotted broiler pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breast with garlic salt and pepper, and broil on slotted broiler pan, turning once, until the center of the chicken breast is no longer pink and the surface has browned, about 6 minutes per side. Remove the broiled chicken, and slice into bite-size pieces.
  • Slice the baguette in half the long way, and pull the center of the bread out of the baguette halves, leaving a cavity for the filling. Place the baguette halves under the broiler to lightly toast, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To assemble the bahn mi sandwich, spread each half of the toasted baguette with mayonnaise, and fill the cavity of the bottom half of the bread with broiled chicken, cucumber slices, pickled carrot, onion, and radish, cilantro leaves, and jalapeno pepper. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling, and top with the other half of the baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 30 g

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BANH MI)



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Sandwich     Food Processor     Chicken     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Carrot     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 individual sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound daikon, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 (24-inch) soft baguette
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 pound liverwurst
2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
1/2 sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch rings
3/4 cup packed cilantro sprigs
2 cooked chicken breasts from a rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced
Lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
  • Shred daikon and carrot in a food processor fitted with medium shredding disk. Stir together vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and toss with shredded vegetables. Let slaw stand, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat baguette on rack in oven until crusty, about 5 minutes. Cut off and discard round ends, then split baguette.
  • Mix together oil, fish sauce, and soy sauce and brush on cut sides of bread. Spread liverwurst on bottom layer of bread and top with chiles, onion, and cilantro.
  • Drain slaw in a colander.
  • Arrange chicken, slaw, and lettuce on cilantro. Spread top layer of bread with mayonnaise and cut sandwich crosswise into fourths.

VIETNAMESE-STYLE SANDWICH: BANH MI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
6 ounces ground pork
1 tablespoon roast pork seasoning mix*
Pinch garlic powder
Pinch ground black pepper
Four 10-inch baguettes
Mayonnaise, as needed
8 thin slices Vietnamese-style pork roll (cha lua), or bologna
8 slices Vietnamese-style salami, or ham or turkey
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 medium English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
Freshly ground black pepper
Asian-style chili oil, to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Make the slaw: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and vinegar and bring to a boil. Transfer the vinegar mixture to a bowl and cool. Add the carrot and daikon, mix well, and season with salt. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes or store in the refrigerator up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the seasoned pork: Heat the oil in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the pork, seasoning, garlic, and pepper and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the heat and set aside covered with foil to keep warm.
  • Make the sandwiches: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the baguettes open lengthwise, and slather the insides with mayonnaise. Arrange the baguettes on a baking sheet and bake until hot and crusty about 5 minutes. Remove the baguettes from the oven and immediately fill each with some of the seasoned pork. In each sandwich, arrange 2 slices each of the pork roll and salami, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, 1 slice cucumber, ground pepper, and chili oil, if using. Serve immediately with the slaw on the side.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BANH MI)



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Salty, sweet, crunchy all on one sandwich. Guaranteed to excite your taste buds! Healthy sandwich that comes together quickly. This can be grilled outdoors or cooked in a skillet/grill pan indoors. Serve with a nice soup for a super simple, but healthy meal.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I like them on the thinner side but thick is fine too)
1 teaspoon olive oil (can also use a chile infused oil for some zip)
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (or powder to reduce sodium)
2 tablespoons sugar (can sub splenda)
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon vinegar (I use rice wine, but any variety will do or can also sub with lime juice)
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1/2 cucumber, VERY thinly sliced (I like the English seedless variety)
cilantro (chopped) (optional)
hot pepper flakes (optional)
4 rolls, split (ciabatta bread is great but any bread choice will do)

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts. Season with garlic salt.
  • Wrap rolls in foil to heat on grill, or if cooking chicken indoors just pop in toaster oven to lightly toast.
  • Chicken can be grilled outdoors or seared in a non stick skillet sprayed with Pam. Cook until done (10-15 minutes approximately depending on heat), without overcooking.
  • Meanwhile, while chicken is cooking, in a very small sauce pan combine sugar, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, oil, and vinegar. Heat over medium low while stirring until sugar is disolved and peanut butter is melted.
  • Assemble sandwiches by layering cucumbers on bottom of roll, top with chicken, followed by broccoli slaw (cilantro/hot pepper flakes if using too), then drizzle sauce over slaw. Top with upper bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1139.1, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 35.8

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BANH MI)



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Sandwich     Chicken     Roast

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound daikon, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (24-inch) soft baguette
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc mam
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 pound liverwurst
2 fresh jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced
1/2 sweet onion, cut into 1/4-inch rings
3/4 cup (packed) cilantro sprigs
2 cooked chicken breasts from a rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced Lettuce leaves
2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, with the rack in the middle.
  • Shred the daikon and carrot in a food processor fitted with the medium shredding disk. Stir together the vinegar, sugar, and salt and toss with the shredded vegetables. Let the slaw stand, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the baguette on the rack in the oven until crusty, about 5 minutes. Cut off and discard the round ends, then split the baguette lengthwise.
  • Mix the oil, fish sauce, and soy sauce and brush on the cut sides of the bread. Spread the liverwurst on the bottom layer of bread and top with the chiles, onion, and cilantro.
  • Drain the slaw in a colander.
  • Arrange the chicken, slaw, and lettuce on the cilantro. Spread the top layer of bread with mayonnaise and cut the sandwich crosswise into fourths.

BANH MI VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES (BáNH MI)



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These are excellent and rival anything you would get at a Vietnamese sandwich shop. If you use sourdough for the baguette, it gives it a nice tang. Feel free to use meat leftover from another meal, especially one that contained Asian flavors. Thanks to Mersaydees for putting this recipe in her best of 2008 cookbook and Nancy for including this in her best of 2017!

Provided by Maito

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or medallions of pork or other meat, marinated in satay, below, or other Asian marinade)
1 carrot, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 daikon radish, 4 inch piece, thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons sugar, divided use
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons water
1 small baguette, cut into 3 sections, sliced lengthwise, with centers hollowed out
mayonnaise or light mayonnaise
soy sauce
fresh cilantro
1/2 cucumber (shredded or thinly sliced lengthwise)
1 jalapeno, seeded, cut into matchsticks (or use a serrano or add some seeds, if you want it hot)
2 tablespoons mirin
1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1/2 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon sake
1 green onion, white part only, sliced

Steps:

  • If using satay marinade, combine ingredients, and marinate meat at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
  • Sprinkle carrot and daikon with salt and 1 teaspoon of the sugar and toss with fingers.
  • Let sit about 3 minutes, until softened (they should be bendable but still crunchy). Rinse and drain.
  • Mix vinegar, water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Add carrot and daikon, and let marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • Grill meat until done and slice.
  • Lightly toast bread. Spread lightly with mayonnaise and sprinkle on soy sauce. Fill with cilantro, carrot, daikon, cucumber, meat and jalapeno. Close and enjoy!

Tips:

- To make the chicken marinade, combine fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and sugar in a bowl. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. - Add the chicken to the marinade and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. - While the chicken is cooking, prepare the pickled vegetables. Combine the daikon radish, carrot, and cucumber in a bowl. Add the vinegar, sugar, and water and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. - To assemble the banh mi, spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of the baguette. Add the chicken, pickled vegetables, cilantro, and jalapeños. Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette. - Serve immediately and enjoy!

Conclusion:

This Vietnamese chicken sandwich, known as banh mi, is a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines the best of Vietnamese cuisine. With its tender chicken, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, it's a sandwich that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a hearty dinner, this banh mi recipe is sure to hit the spot. So next time you're in the mood for something different, give this Vietnamese chicken sandwich a try. You won't be disappointed!

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