Best 6 Open Face Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches Recipes

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**Open Up Your Palate to the Symphony of Flavors: Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches**

Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of Vietnam, where flavors dance and mingle in perfect harmony. Discover the Open-Face Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches, a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your senses. These delectable sandwiches showcase the culinary prowess of Vietnam, a country renowned for its exquisite cuisine.

Inside this comprehensive guide, you'll find a collection of three unique recipes that celebrate the diversity of Vietnamese cooking. Dive into the classic Open-Face Chicken Sandwich, a harmonious blend of tender chicken, pickled vegetables, and a tantalizingly tangy sauce, all nestled between two slices of crispy baguette. Take a walk on the spicy side with the Spicy Lemongrass Chicken Sandwich, where the heat of lemongrass and chili peppers ignites your taste buds. For a vegetarian delight, the Tofu Banh Mi Sandwich awaits, a symphony of flavors featuring marinated tofu, pickled vegetables, and a creamy avocado spread.

With detailed instructions and a treasure trove of culinary insights, this guidebook will equip you to recreate these Vietnamese masterpieces in the comfort of your own kitchen. Prepare to be captivated by the vibrant flavors and aromas that will fill your home as you embark on this culinary adventure.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BáNH Mì)



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A homemade version of the ever so popular Banh Mi sandwich! This Vietnamese chicken sandwich is stuffed with tender sliced chicken, pickled carrots and daikon radish, cucumbers, and topped with sliced jalapeños, and cilantro. It is to DIE for!

Provided by Marzia

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup EACH: water, rice vinegar, AND granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
6 ounces daikon, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
6 ounces carrots, thinly sliced (about 1/4 inch thick)
2 Persian cucumbers cut into circles or spears
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast
3 cloves garlic, grated or minced
2 tablespoons EACH: fish sauce AND low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon EACH: granulated sugar AND mayo (plus more for spreading)
½ teaspoon lime zest
1-2 teaspoons sriracha (optional)
4-5 Vietnamese bread rolls or french baguettes
sliced jalapeños or serranos + fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • PICKLED VEGETABLES: Combine the water, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add the daikon, carrots, and cucumbers to a large mason jar. Pour the pickling liquid over veggies, screw on the lid, and allow the vegetables to pickle in the refrigerator for at least one hour and up to 24 hours in advance.
  • CHICKEN: Combine the garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, sugar, mayo, lime zest, and sriracha (if using) in a medium bowl. Add the chicken, cover, and allow to marinate for at least 20 minutes or up to 24 hours. Cook the chicken on an indoor grill or a skillet until cooked through. The time will vary depending on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly on the bias.
  • ASSEMBLE BANH MI: Toast the baguettes if desired, spread mayonnaise on bread and top with chicken slices, pickled vegetables, cilantro leaves, and jalapeño slices. Serve warm.

GRILLED VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup rice vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
Kosher salt
1 2-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, sliced
2 carrots, cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
1/2 small daikon radish, cut into matchsticks (about 1 cup)
4 stalks lemongrass, finely chopped
1 shallot, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons fish sauce
4 large skinless, boneless chicken thighs (1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds)
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 loaf soft French bread, split and cut into four 6-inch pieces
1/4 cup mayonnaise, preferably Japanese (such as Kewpie)
2 Persian or other small cucumbers, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, thinly sliced
Sriracha, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the vinegar, sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon salt and the ginger in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Let cool.
  • Transfer half of the vinegar mixture to a large bowl and add the carrots and daikon; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Transfer the remaining vinegar mixture to a shallow baking dish; stir in the lemongrass, shallot, soy sauce and fish sauce. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours, flipping the chicken halfway through.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high and brush the grates with vegetable oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, scraping off the lemongrass and shallot; season with salt. Grill the chicken until well marked and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a cutting board.
  • Drain the carrots and daikon; stir in the cilantro. Cut the chicken thighs in half. Toast the bread on the grill and spread the mayonnaise on both sides; sandwich with the sliced cucumber, chicken, carrot mixture and jalapeno. Serve with Sriracha.

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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These uniquely flavored chicken sandwiches, with their sweet-tangy-tart combo of ingredients, are absolutely delectable. "Enjoy this recipe as it is or, even better, use a panini press and fix it as a normal sandwich-it works fabulously." -Christina Falco Covington, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 slices sourdough bread
Butter-flavored cooking spray
3/4 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
6 slices Brie cheese (1/2 ounce each)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, gently combine the first 10 ingredients. Place bread slices on a baking sheet; spritz with butter-flavored cooking spray. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown., Spread preserves over untoasted sides of bread slices. Top each with 2/3 cup chicken salad and a slice of cheese. Broil 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 72mg cholesterol, Sodium 780mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

OPEN-FACE BBQ CHICKEN MELTS



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Open-face sandwiches deliver more flavor and more melty cheese. (No top bread getting in the way!) You can feed a crowd with these sandwiches, just like my grandma did with her eight kids!

Provided by Gabriela Rodiles

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 slices sourdough bread
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
4 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot sauce
3 cups shredded chicken (from 1 rotisserie chicken)
8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
8 ounces red cabbage (about 1/4 small head), thinly sliced
4 ounces green cabbage (about 1/8 small head), thinly sliced
Dill pickle spears, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Spread both sides of each slice of bread with 1/2 cup of the mayonnaise, dividing evenly, and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and bake until the bread is crispy and the mayonnaise is starting to bubble up and turn a light golden brown, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, mustard, 3 tablespoons of the honey, 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of the hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of pepper (10 to 15 grinds) together in a medium bowl until smooth. Reserve 1/4 cup sauce, then fold the chicken into the remaining sauce in bowl and toss to coat well.
  • Top each piece of bread with a heaping 1/4 cup chicken mixture and about 1/4 cup shredded cheese. Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted, chicken is heated through and bread has turned golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the red and green cabbage with the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey and 1 teaspoon hot sauce in another medium bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and toss until cabbage is evenly coated.
  • Drizzle the reserved sauce over the sandwiches and serve with the cabbage slaw and a dill pickle.

OPEN-FACE VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICHES RECIPE - (4.6/5)



Open-Face Vietnamese Chicken Sandwiches Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-4084

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, shaved into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
4 radishes, thinly sliced
2 crusty hoagie-style rolls
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from about 4 limes
2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons cornichons or gherkins, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon brine from the jar
Kosher salt
3 cups rotisserie chicken, from 1 small chicken, shredded
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus cilantro leaves for topping
1 tablespoon Asian chile sauce, such as Sriracha

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Soak the red onion, carrots and radishes in ice water for 5 minutes, then drain. Split each roll in half lengthwise to make 4 pieces. Transfer to the oven to toast. Whisk 1/4 cup mayonnaise, the lime juice, honey, cornichons and brine, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken, onion, carrots, radishes and chopped cilantro and toss. Mix the chile sauce and the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise in a small bowl. Spread each piece of bread with some chile mayonnaise, then top with the chicken salad and cilantro leaves.

OPEN-FACED CHICKEN SANDWICHES



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Caramelized onions, mushrooms and two types of cheese make these my favorite sandwiches. I invented them for a last-minute picnic by combining items I had on hand. They've been a hit ever since. -Lynda Clark of Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 large sweet onion, sliced
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 slices French bread (1 inch thick)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, grilled and sliced
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Cut bread into eight 1-in. slices and toast slices. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute mushrooms and onion for 15-20 minutes or until onion is tender and golden brown; set aside., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, blue cheese and pepper. Spread blue cheese mixture over each bread slice. Top with chicken, mushroom mixture and mozzarella cheese., Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 618mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a sharp knife to thinly slice the chicken. This will help it cook evenly and quickly.
  • Marinate the chicken in the fish sauce, garlic, and sugar for at least 30 minutes. This will help to flavor the chicken and make it tender.
  • Cook the chicken over medium-high heat until it is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it will become dry and tough.
  • Toast the bread before assembling the sandwiches. This will help to make the sandwiches more crispy and flavorful.
  • Be generous with the toppings. The more toppings you use, the more flavorful the sandwiches will be.

Conclusion:

Open-face Vietnamese chicken sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make the best open-face Vietnamese chicken sandwiches that will impress your family and friends.

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