Best 7 Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Embark on a culinary journey to Vietnam with our tantalizing Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches. These delightful sandwiches are a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, sure to tantalize your taste buds. Our curated collection of recipes offers a range of options to cater to your preferences and dietary restrictions, from classic to vegetarian and gluten-free variations. Dive into the vibrant streets of Vietnam through these authentic Banh Mi sandwiches, bursting with fresh herbs, pickled vegetables, and succulent chicken or tofu. Prepare to indulge in a symphony of textures and flavors that will transport you to the heart of Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City with every bite.

**Recipes included in the article:**

1. **Classic Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich:**

- Immerse yourself in the traditional flavors of Vietnam with this quintessential recipe. Tender chicken is marinated in a blend of lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce, then grilled to perfection. Assemble your Banh Mi with pickled carrots and daikon, fresh cilantro, and a luscious spread of pâté.

2. **Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich:**

- For a plant-based twist, our Vegetarian Banh Mi Sandwich offers a delightful symphony of flavors and textures. Marinated tofu takes center stage, grilled until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Complement the tofu with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and a creamy avocado spread for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

3. **Gluten-Free Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich:**

- Those with gluten sensitivities can still savor the delights of Banh Mi with our innovative gluten-free recipe. We've swapped out traditional bread for a crispy and flavorful gluten-free baguette, filled with succulent chicken, pickled vegetables, and a zesty cilantro-lime mayonnaise.

4. **Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich with Spicy Sriracha Mayo:**

- Add a fiery kick to your Banh Mi with our Spicy Sriracha Mayo variation. This elevated recipe features a tantalizing sriracha mayonnaise, adding a piquant touch to the classic flavors. Prepare for a taste sensation that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LEMONGRASS CHICKEN BANH MI



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This homemade Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi recipe will rival any sandwich you've had at a Vietnamese restaurant, and it's easy to make!

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 carrots ((julienned))
1 cup daikon radish ((julienned))
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
4 tablespoons vegetable oil ((divided))
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons sugar
2 shallots ((peeled))
3 cloves garlic
2 stalks fresh lemongrass ((cut into pieces))
2 teaspoons lime zest
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs ((about 1 1/2 pounds, or 675 grams))
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 baguette ((cut into 4 equal pieces, each cut in half))
1 jalapeño ((de-seeded and thinly sliced))
1 cup cilantro

Steps:

  • Start by preparing the carrot and daikon. Add the julienned carrots and daikon to a large bowl and toss in the sugar, salt, vinegar and sesame oil. Set aside for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Then prepare the chicken. In the bowl of a food processor, add 2 tablespoons oil, the fish sauce, oyster sauce, pepper flakes, sugar, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, and lime zest. Process until smooth. Add to a bowl, along with the chicken, and toss to coat the chicken in the marinade. Cover, transfer to the fridge, and marinate for 1-4 hours.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
  • To assemble the sandwiches, combine the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and lime juice.
  • Open up each piece of bread, and spread the sriracha mayonnaise on each side. Fill with the pickled carrots and daikon. Slice the cooked chicken, and add it to the sandwiches, along with sliced jalapeños and cilantro. Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 kcal, Carbohydrate 52 g, Protein 40 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 167 mg, Sodium 1166 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN BANH MI SANDWICHES



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My version of the classic Vietnamese sandwich combines the satisfying flavor of chicken sausage with tangy vegetables pickled in rice vinegar. Stuff the ingredients in a hoagie bun and lunch is ready to go! -Angela Spengler, Niceville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 package (12 ounces) fully cooked spicy chicken sausage links
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup shredded cabbage
1/2 cup shredded carrots
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
4 hoagie buns, split
4 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cut each sausage in half lengthwise. In a large skillet, brown sausage in 1 teaspoon oil. Remove and keep warm., Add the hoisin, honey, soy sauce, garlic and five-spice powder to the skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir until garlic is tender and sauce is thickened. Return sausages to pan; toss to coat. , In a small skillet, saute the onion, cabbage and carrots in remaining oil until crisp-tender. Stir in vinegar. Serve sausage in buns with lettuce and onion mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 15 g fat (3 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66 mg cholesterol, Sodium 1,331 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57 g carbohydrate, Fiber 3 g fiber, Protein 25 g protein.

BANH MI



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A Vietnamese sandwich, made with chicken and full of pickled vegetables. My husband works around a lot of Vietnamese restaurants, and I was making him bring me home these tasty sandwiches. Finally I attempted to make one, and found that my recipe was even better than the restaurants, mainly because I used chicken breast and fresher ingredients. I also love the pickled vegetables, so I made sure there was plenty of those.

Provided by metzstar

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 50m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

½ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup water
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup carrot, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup white (daikon) radish, cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
¼ cup thinly sliced white onion
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste
1 (12 inch) French baguette
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
1 small jalapeno pepper - seeded and cut into 1/16-inch-thick matchsticks
1 wedge lime

Steps:

  • Place rice vinegar, water, and sugar into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and stir until the sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Allow the mixture to cool.
  • Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the carrot, radish, and onion in a bowl, and allow to stand for at least 30 minutes. Drain off the excess vinegar mixture after the vegetables have marinated.
  • While the vegetables are marinating, preheat the oven's broiler, and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly oil a slotted broiler pan.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breast with garlic salt and pepper, and broil on slotted broiler pan, turning once, until the center of the chicken breast is no longer pink and the surface has browned, about 6 minutes per side. Remove the broiled chicken, and slice into bite-size pieces.
  • Slice the baguette in half the long way, and pull the center of the bread out of the baguette halves, leaving a cavity for the filling. Place the baguette halves under the broiler to lightly toast, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To assemble the bahn mi sandwich, spread each half of the toasted baguette with mayonnaise, and fill the cavity of the bottom half of the bread with broiled chicken, cucumber slices, pickled carrot, onion, and radish, cilantro leaves, and jalapeno pepper. Squeeze a wedge of lime over the filling, and top with the other half of the baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.2 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 990 mg, Sugar 30 g

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BANH MI)



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Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Categories     Sandwich     Food Processor     Chicken     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Mayonnaise     Carrot     Jalapeño     Cilantro     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Diabetes-Friendly

Yield Makes 4 individual sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 jalapeños, 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

Steps:

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

VIETNAMESE-STYLE SANDWICH: BANH MI



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup julienned carrot
1/2 cup julienned daikon radish
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
6 ounces ground pork
1 tablespoon roast pork seasoning mix*
Pinch garlic powder
Pinch ground black pepper
Four 10-inch baguettes
Mayonnaise, as needed
8 thin slices Vietnamese-style pork roll (cha lua), or bologna
8 slices Vietnamese-style salami, or ham or turkey
4 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 medium English cucumber, cut lengthwise into 4 slices
Freshly ground black pepper
Asian-style chili oil, to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Make the slaw: In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and vinegar and bring to a boil. Transfer the vinegar mixture to a bowl and cool. Add the carrot and daikon, mix well, and season with salt. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes or store in the refrigerator up to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the seasoned pork: Heat the oil in small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft. Add the pork, seasoning, garlic, and pepper and cook, stirring, until just cooked through, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the heat and set aside covered with foil to keep warm.
  • Make the sandwiches: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Slice the baguettes open lengthwise, and slather the insides with mayonnaise. Arrange the baguettes on a baking sheet and bake until hot and crusty about 5 minutes. Remove the baguettes from the oven and immediately fill each with some of the seasoned pork. In each sandwich, arrange 2 slices each of the pork roll and salami, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon cilantro, 1 slice cucumber, ground pepper, and chili oil, if using. Serve immediately with the slaw on the side.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BANH MI)



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Salty, sweet, crunchy all on one sandwich. Guaranteed to excite your taste buds! Healthy sandwich that comes together quickly. This can be grilled outdoors or cooked in a skillet/grill pan indoors. Serve with a nice soup for a super simple, but healthy meal.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (I like them on the thinner side but thick is fine too)
1 teaspoon olive oil (can also use a chile infused oil for some zip)
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (or powder to reduce sodium)
2 tablespoons sugar (can sub splenda)
3 tablespoons peanut butter
2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon water
1/2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon vinegar (I use rice wine, but any variety will do or can also sub with lime juice)
1 cup broccoli slaw mix
1/2 cucumber, VERY thinly sliced (I like the English seedless variety)
cilantro (chopped) (optional)
hot pepper flakes (optional)
4 rolls, split (ciabatta bread is great but any bread choice will do)

Steps:

  • Drizzle olive oil over chicken breasts. Season with garlic salt.
  • Wrap rolls in foil to heat on grill, or if cooking chicken indoors just pop in toaster oven to lightly toast.
  • Chicken can be grilled outdoors or seared in a non stick skillet sprayed with Pam. Cook until done (10-15 minutes approximately depending on heat), without overcooking.
  • Meanwhile, while chicken is cooking, in a very small sauce pan combine sugar, ginger, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, oil, and vinegar. Heat over medium low while stirring until sugar is disolved and peanut butter is melted.
  • Assemble sandwiches by layering cucumbers on bottom of roll, top with chicken, followed by broccoli slaw (cilantro/hot pepper flakes if using too), then drizzle sauce over slaw. Top with upper bun.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1139.1, Carbohydrate 42.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 35.8

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN SANDWICH (BANH MI)



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Sandwich     Chicken     Roast

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound daikon, peeled
1 carrot, peeled
1/2 cup rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (24-inch) soft baguette
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, such as nam pla or nuoc mam
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 pound liverwurst
2 fresh jalapeño chiles, 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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, with the rack in the middle.
  • Shred the daikon and carrot in a food processor fitted with the medium shredding disk. Stir together the vinegar, sugar, and salt and toss with the shredded vegetables. Let the slaw stand, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the baguette on the rack in the oven until crusty, about 5 minutes. Cut off and discard the round ends, then split the baguette lengthwise.
  • Mix the oil, fish sauce, and soy sauce and brush on the cut sides of the bread. Spread the liverwurst on the bottom layer of bread and top with the chiles, onion, and cilantro.
  • Drain the slaw in a colander.
  • Arrange the chicken, slaw, and lettuce on the cilantro. Spread the top layer of bread with mayonnaise and cut the sandwich crosswise into fourths.

Tips:

  • Use a quality baguette: A good baguette is essential for a great banh mi. Look for a baguette that is crusty on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of fish sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger will help to tenderize the chicken and give it a delicious flavor.
  • Cook the chicken properly: Be sure to cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh, crisp vegetables are essential for a banh mi. Use a variety of vegetables, such as carrots, daikon radish, cucumber, and cilantro.
  • Make a flavorful spread: The spread for a banh mi is typically a combination of mayonnaise, pâté, and chili sauce. You can also add other ingredients, such as pickled carrots and daikon radish.
  • Assemble the banh mi: To assemble the banh mi, start by slicing the baguette in half lengthwise. Spread the spread on the bottom half of the baguette. Then, add the chicken, vegetables, and herbs. Close the sandwich with the top half of the baguette.

Conclusion:

Vietnamese chicken banh mi sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sandwich that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give Vietnamese chicken banh mi sandwiches a try.

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