VIETNAMESE SANDWICHES WITH FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN

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Provided by Mai Pham

Categories     Sandwich     Chicken     Garlic     Breakfast     Brunch     Broil     Lunch     Carrot     Radish     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Soy Sauce     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

Marinated daikon and carrots
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon (rounded) salt
3 cups matchstick-size pieces daikon (Japanese white radish)*
3 cups matchstick-size pieces peeled carrots
Sandwiches
1/4 cup soy sauce
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 shallots, chopped
2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)*
2 tablespoons oyster sauce*
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons five-spice powder*
2 whole star anise,** ground in spice mill
6 large skinless boneless chicken thighs
Vegetable oil
6 6-inch-long pieces baguette, split lengthwise, some of soft centers removed
Mayonnaise
1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 6-inch-long 1/4-inch-thick slices
1/2 red onion, halved through stem, thinly sliced crosswise, rinsed, drained well
12 fresh cilantro sprigs
2 jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced crosswise
Additional soy sauce

Steps:

  • For marinated daikon and carrots:
  • Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl until dissolved. Add daikon and carrots; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Can be prepared 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.) Drain well.
  • For sandwiches:
  • Mix first 8 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour, turning often.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush grill rack with oil. Remove chicken from marinade, leaving some still clinging to chicken. Grill or broil chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; tent with foil to keep warm.
  • Grill or broil cut sides of bread until lightly toasted. Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of baguette pieces. Top with cucumber slices. Top each with 1 chicken thigh, drained daikon and carrots, then onion slices and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with jalapeño slices, soy sauce, and ground black pepper. Place top baguette piece over, pressing to compact, and serve immediately.
  • *Available at some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
  • *Brown star-shaped seedpods; available in the spice section of some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores and Asian markets.

Declan Tracey
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This sandwich is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


NARAR Rocks
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This was my first time making a Vietnamese sandwich, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Chali Kapende
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This sandwich is amazing! The chicken is perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the pickled vegetables are delicious. I especially appreciate the instructions for making the pickled vegetables from scratch.


Lungelo Mabutho
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I'm not a huge fan of Vietnamese food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken is flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice crunch. The bread is soft and fluffy, and it all comes together per


Shearíah Phillip
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This sandwich is delicious! The chicken is perfectly cooked and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. The bread is soft and fluffy, and it all comes together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Akua Afiriyie
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The chicken is incredibly flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables are the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pushpita Arpa
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This sandwich is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Adebayo Idowu
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This was my first time making a Vietnamese sandwich, and it turned out great! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the pickled vegetables added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Sena Francisca
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This sandwich is amazing! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang. The bread is soft and fluffy, and it all comes together perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Goga Gill
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I love bánh mì sandwiches, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and cooked, and the pickled vegetables are delicious. I especially appreciate the instructions for making the pickled vegetables from scratch.


Umar Ibrahim
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the pickled vegetables were the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.


Sukkur Sinha
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This sandwich was delicious! I made it for lunch and it was the perfect quick and easy meal. The chicken was flavorful and the vegetables were fresh and crisp. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph mukasa
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I love the combination of flavors in this sandwich. The five-spice chicken is savory and slightly sweet, and the pickled vegetables add a nice brightness. The bread is soft and fluffy, and it all comes together perfectly.


Jennifer Burton
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This Vietnamese sandwich recipe is a winner! The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the pickled vegetables add a nice tang and crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.