Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich (Banh Mi) Recipe

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich (Banh Mi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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 jalapenos, 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

Servings: persons

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 jalapenos, 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

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F with rack in middle.
2
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.
3
Meanwhile, heat baguette on rack in oven until crusty, about 5 minutes. Cut off and discard round ends, then split baguette.
4
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.
5
Drain slaw in a colander.
6
Arrange chicken, slaw, and lettuce on cilantro. Spread top layer of bread with mayonnaise and cut sandwich crosswise into fourths.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound daikon, peeled, 1 carrot, peeled, 1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned), 1 tablespoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich (Banh 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich (Banh Mi)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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