Chicken Bahn Mi Sandwich
A sandwich filled with a blend of savory meats, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, and condiments.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3-4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into strips)
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1-2 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp date syrup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil optional, for extra depth of flavor
For the Pickled Vegetables:
- 3 tsp vinegar rice or apple cider
- 1 tsp date sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup julienned carrots
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish optional, for added crunch and spice
To Assemble:
- Fresh cilantro leaves
- Sourdough baguette or French bread
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili paste optional, for heat
- Optional: Sliced jalapeños for extra spice
- Optional: Thinly sliced onions for additional crunch
Instructions
Prepare the Pickled Vegetables:
- In a bowl, combine vinegar, date sugar, and salt. Stir until dissolved.
- Add the julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, and radish, tossing to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to enhance the flavors. The longer they sit, the better they taste!
Marinate and Cook the Chicken:
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, date syrup, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil.
- Add the chicken strips and let marinate for at least 15-20 minutes, but ideally for 1 hour for maximum flavor.
- Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the chicken until fully cooked and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes per side.
Assemble the Sandwich:
- Slice the sourdough baguette and spread mayonnaise on both halves.
- If you like a bit of spice, mix sriracha or chili paste with the mayo before spreading.
- Layer the cooked chicken, followed by pickled vegetables.
- Top with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, and onions if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!