Chicken Banh Mi

This Chicken Banh Mi is a delicious play on the classic Vietnamese sandwich with pickled vegetables, flavorful grilled chicken, fresh herbs and a Greek yogurt sauce. I love how all of the ingredients work together. This is great in a baguette or a leafy wrap.

The first time I tried Vietnamese food I fell in love. I love how they use the sweet and sour from vinegar and mix that with savory and yet caramelized meats and lots of fresh herbs and vegetables. My Vietnamese zoodle salad with caramelized pork is another one of my favorites for that recipe click on the link below.

Vietnamese Zoodle Salad with Caramelized Pork RECIPE HERE

What you need to make Chicken Banh Mi:

serves 2-4 people

For the pickled vegetables:

• 1/2 Red or white onion – sliced into strips
• 1 carrot – sliced into long thin strips
• 1-2 jalapenos – seeds left in or taken out depending on heat wanted – sliced
• 1/2 cucumber – sliced into long thin slices
• 1 red bell pepper – sliced thinly
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cilantro- minced
• 1 tablespoon mint leaves – minced
• 2 teaspoon chili paste or sriracha
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For chicken:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce

fresh basil leaves
baguette or leaf wrap – like collard green, Swiss chard or lettuce.

Instructions for Chicken Banh Mi

1. Add onions, carrots, jalapenos, cucumbers, red bell peppers, vinegar, sugar and salt to a covered bowl and stir around.
2. Place in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
3. Mix the sauce ingredients together and set aside.
4. Pre-heat oven to 375 F.
5. Season chicken with salt, black pepper and garlic powder.
6. Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan and sear chicken on both sides.
7. Sprinkle with brown sugar and soy sauce and bake in oven until cooked through about 30 minutes.
8. Add the pickled vegetables, chicken, basil, and cream sauce to a baguette or leaf wrap.
9. Enjoy!