Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, plus more for spreading; 1 large shallot, thinly sliced; 2 carrots, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise; 1/2 cup pickled cocktail onions, halved, plus 1/4 cup of the pickling liquid from the jar; One 10-ounce baguette, split lengthwise and toasted; Sriracha or other hot sauce, for spreading; 1 Kirby cucumber, very thinly sliced lengthwise; Cilantro sprigs; 1 1/2 Cilantro sprigs

Servings: persons

3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, plus more for spreading
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 carrots, halved crosswise and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/2 cup pickled cocktail onions, halved, plus 1/4 cup of the pickling liquid from the jar
One 10-ounce baguette, split lengthwise and toasted
Sriracha or other hot sauce, for spreading
1 Kirby cucumber, very thinly sliced lengthwise
Cilantro sprigs
1 1/2 Cilantro sprigs

1
In a bowl, toss the chicken with the soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and the shallot.
2
Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix the carrots with the pickled onions and their liquid and let stand for 1 hour.
4
Heat a grill pan.
5
Grill the chicken and shallot slices over high heat until charred and the chicken is just cooked through, about 2 minutes per side.
6
Spread mayonnaise on the cut sides of the baguette, then spread with Sriracha.
7
On the bottom half, layer the carrots, onions and cucumber, then top with the chicken and shallots.
8
Lay cilantro sprigs over the chicken and close the sandwich.
9
Cut crosswise into 6 pieces and serve.

215

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, sliced 1/4 inch thick, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, plus more for spreading, 1 large shallot, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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