Thai Chicken Bahn Mi Recipe

Name: Thai Chicken Bahn Mi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pickled Carrots; 1-1/2 qt. matchstick-cut carrots; 1 Tbsp. kosher salt; 3 cups warm water; 6 Tbsp. brown sugar; 3 cups rice wine vinegar; Spicy Coconut Sauce; 2 qt. coconut milk; 3/4 cup sweet chili sauce; 2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce); 3/4 cup Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise; Meatballs; 6 each egg whites, lightly beaten; 6 Tbsp. nam pla (fish sauce); 3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard; 3 Tbsp. soy sauce; 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs; 3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped; 6 Tbsp. serrano chiles, seeded, chopped; 6 Tbsp. minced garlic; 6 Tbsp. lemon grass, chopped; 6 each scallions, chopped; 3 Tbsp. minced gingerroot; - ground chicken; Assembly; 6 each baguettes (24-inch), ends trimmed, partially split, and cut crosswise into quarters; 1-1/2 qt. bean sprouts; 1-1/2 qt. fresh Thai basil leaves

Servings: persons

Pickled Carrots
1-1/2 qt. matchstick-cut carrots
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
3 cups warm water
6 Tbsp. brown sugar
3 cups rice wine vinegar
Spicy Coconut Sauce
2 qt. coconut milk
3/4 cup sweet chili sauce
2 Tbsp. Sriracha sauce (hot chili sauce)
3/4 cup Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise
Meatballs
6 each egg whites, lightly beaten
6 Tbsp. nam pla (fish sauce)
3 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp. soy sauce
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup unsalted dry roasted peanuts, chopped
6 Tbsp. serrano chiles, seeded, chopped
6 Tbsp. minced garlic
6 Tbsp. lemon grass, chopped
6 each scallions, chopped
3 Tbsp. minced gingerroot
- ground chicken
Assembly
6 each baguettes (24-inch), ends trimmed, partially split, and cut crosswise into quarters
1-1/2 qt. bean sprouts
1-1/2 qt. fresh Thai basil leaves

1
Pickled Carrots: Toss carrots with salt in colander; let drain 1 hour.
2
Rinse carrots; drain well.
3
Stir water and sugar until dissolved; mix in vinegar.
4
Pour over carrots in large bowl.
5
Refrigerate at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
6
Spicy Coconut Sauce: Cook coconut milk in saucepan on medium-low heat until reduced to about 3 cups (or until reduced to about 1/2 cup for trial recipe), stirring frequently.
7
Remove from heat; whisk in sweet chili and sriracha sauces.
8
Cool completely.
9
Whisk in mayonnaise.
10
Refrigerate until ready to use.
11
Meatballs: Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in food processor.
12
Pulse until finely chopped.
13
Add to chicken; mix lightly.
14
Shape into 96 (1-oz.
15
[30-g]) meatballs (or 16 meatballs for trial recipe) using #40 scoop.
16
Place on sheet pans.
17
Refrigerate 1 hour.
18
Bake in 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) convection oven 20 min.
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or until done (165 degrees F [74 degrees C]).
20
For each serving: Spread cut sides of 1 baguette piece with 1/4 cup (50 mL) Spicy Coconut Sauce; fill with 4 Meatballs and 1/4 cup (50 mL) each bean sprouts, drained Pickled Carrots and basil.

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 28 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pickled Carrots, 1-1/2 qt. matchstick-cut carrots, 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, 3 cups warm water, and more.

Yes, Thai Chicken Bahn Mi 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.

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Thai Chicken Bahn Mi

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Variations & substitutions

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