SPICY LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH MI

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Vietnamese inspired sandwich from Sea Salt With Food. This Banh Mi is a little different from the marinated version. The sauce is thickened and caramelized along with the chicken.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

6 boneless chicken thighs, cut each thigh in half
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/3 cup rice vinegar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 carrots, shredded
1 cucumber, shredded
1 thai bird's eye chili, chopped
3 stalks lemongrass, tender stalks bottoms minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 green chilies, minced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon sesame oil
6 (6 inch) vietnamese-style baguette or 6 (6 inch) crusty submarine buns
assorted herbs (cilantro, Thai basil, mint)
green chili, sliced (serrano or jalapeno)
pickled carrot & cucumber (recipe included)

Steps:

  • Pickled Cucumber and Carrot: Mix the rice vinegar, sugar and sea salt in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to the boil until the sugar dissolved and let cool to room temperature. Place the carrot, cucumber and chilies in a mixing bowl and add in the sugar and vinegar mixture. Chill for about 20 minutes before serving.
  • Sauce: Combine all sauce ingredients to mix. Set aside.
  • Spicy Lemongrass Chicken: Season the chicken thighs with sea salt and black pepper. Heat a large cast-iron pan over high heat and add 1 tablespoon of peanut oil.
  • Add the chicken and fry both side until golden brown. Turn the heat to medium and mix in the sauce, press down the chicken meat with a spatula and continue to cook until the sauce thickens and becomes caramelized. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly before slicing.
  • Sandwich: Lightly toast the baguettes and fill with chicken slices with its sauce, pickled vegetables, green chili and assorted herbs. Serve immediately.

Linda Peters
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less sriracha next time.


azadur rahman
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pickled vegetables and sriracha mayo made up for it.


Robinson Ben
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This was my first time making banh mi and it was a success! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pickled vegetables were delicious. The sriracha mayo was a bit too spicy for me, but that's just personal preference.


Subhan Ijaz
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables are the perfect complement. The sriracha mayo is also a great way to add some heat.


Ali Abbass
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This is one of my favorite banh mi recipes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables are the perfect complement. The sriracha mayo is also a great way to add some heat.


Destiny Francis
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken is spicy and flavorful, the pickled vegetables are tangy and crunchy, and the sriracha mayo is creamy and spicy. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Krystal Baker
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch. The sriracha mayo is also a great way to add some heat.


Jax Padilla
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The chicken was cooked perfectly and the pickled vegetables were delicious. The sriracha mayo was a bit too spicy for me, but that's just personal preference.


Draw Waite
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very flavorful. I would recommend using less sriracha next time.


Jose Renteria
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pickled vegetables and sriracha mayo made up for it.


Ashton Starr
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This was my first time making banh mi and it turned out great! The chicken was flavorful and the pickled vegetables were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


zackary zapata
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch. The sriracha mayo is also a great way to add some heat. I will definitely be making this again.


oscar morales
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Amazing flavors! I love the combination of the spicy lemongrass chicken and the pickled vegetables. The sriracha mayo is also a great addition.


Amen Ketema
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Just made this for dinner and it was a hit! The chicken was so flavorful and the pickled vegetables were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


ruth baraka
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This spicy lemongrass chicken banh mi is a flavor explosion! The chicken is tender and juicy, the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch and acidity, and the sriracha mayo brings it all together. I'll definitely be making this again.