Banh Mi Ga Sandwich
A Vietnamese-style sandwich with flavorful marinated grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, and fresh herbs, served on a crispy baguette.
Equipment
- Grill or Skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Mandoline or Knife
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 2 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Pickled Vegetables
- 1/2 cup carrot julienned
- 1/2 cup daikon radish julienned
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup water
For the Sandwich
- 2 baguettes split lengthwise
- mayonnaise for spreading
- cucumber thinly sliced
- cilantro fresh leaves
- jalapeño thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and water. Add the julienned carrots and daikon radish. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a grill or skillet over medium heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until fully cooked and slightly charred. Let rest before slicing.
- Spread mayonnaise on both sides of the baguette. Layer with cucumber slices, grilled chicken, pickled vegetables, jalapeño, and cilantro.
- Close the sandwich and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly toast the baguette before assembling the sandwich.