VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES WITH FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN

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Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Garlic     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Lunch     Carrot     Radish     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

Marinated daikon and carrots
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon (rounded) salt
3 cups matchstick-size pieces daikon (Japanese white radish)*
3 cups matchstick-size pieces peeled carrots
Sandwiches
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 tablespoons oyster sauce*
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder*
2 whole star anise,** ground in spice mill
6 large skinless boneless chicken thighs
Vegetable oil
6 6-inch-long pieces baguette, split lengthwise, some of soft centers removed
Mayonnaise
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 6-inch-long 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 red onion, halved through stem, thinly sliced crosswise, rinsed, drained well
12 fresh cilantro sprigs
2 jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced crosswise
Additional soy sauce

Steps:

  • For marinated daikon and carrots:
  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl until dissolved. Add daikon and carrots; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Can be prepared 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.) Drain well.
  • For sandwiches:
  • Mix first 8 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour, turning often.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush grill rack with oil. Remove chicken from marinade, leaving some still clinging to chicken. Grill or broil chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Grill or broil cut sides of bread until lightly toasted. Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of baguette pieces. Top with cucumber slices. Top each with 1 chicken thigh, drained daikon and carrots, then onion slices and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with jalapeño slices, soy sauce, and ground black pepper. Place top baguette piece over, pressing to compact, and serve immediately.
  • *Available at some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
  • *Brown star-shaped seedpods; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.

Nana Kwasi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe.


Akash Rahman
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwiches were so flavorful.


Clyde Davis
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I'm not a huge fan of Vietnamese food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the sandwich is so easy to make. I'll be making this again soon.


Sanjip Saphi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch and tang. I will definitely be making this again.


RANISH MAHARJAN
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Laylo Baymuradova
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe.


Allison Francis
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I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwiches were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Joey Tupay
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwiches turned out delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Jewel Kazi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe.


Samuel Chinedu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwiches were so flavorful.


Ahmad Ismaeel
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I'm not a huge fan of Vietnamese food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the sandwich is so easy to make. I'll be making this again soon.


shehzad ahmed abbasi
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch and tang. I will definitely be making this again.


Oluwaseun Samuel
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Rojani Walker
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always so juicy and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe.


MD Sowkat
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I made this recipe for dinner tonight and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwiches were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kirk brown
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This recipe was easy to follow and the sandwiches turned out delicious. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Khurramfassal21 Khurramfassal21
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is so moist and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. I highly recommend this recipe.


HomieHomz Gaming
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sandwiches were so flavorful.


Winnie Olima
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I'm not a huge fan of Vietnamese food, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are amazing and the sandwich is so easy to make. I'll be making this again soon.


Hasi Fatema
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch and tang. I will definitely be making this again.