Chicken Banh Mi Flatbread with Incredible Sauces X 2
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 flatbreads
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Banh Mi Flatbread with Incredible Sauces X 2
Description
Chicken Banh Mi Flatbread with Incredible Sauces X 2 features flatbread or naan as the base topped with slices of cooked chicken seasoned by vibrant sauces and a crisp vegetable relish. The creamy sauce mixes mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with lime juice and hot sauce, lending a tangy, spicy layer over the bread. The vegetable relish of carrot and cucumber matchsticks is dressed with sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt, providing a slightly sweet and tangy crunch. A sweet and spicy hoisin sauce finishes the flavor profile with savory depth.
The texture contrast between the soft flatbread, tender chicken, and crisp vegetable relish creates a satisfying bite, while the sauces add moisture and brightness. Assembling the sandwich involves warming the flatbread, spreading the creamy sauce, layering the chicken, adding the vegetable relish, drizzling the hoisin sauce, and garnishing with fresh cilantro if desired.
This dish is suited for casual meals where a hand-held, flavorful sandwich is preferred. The components can be prepared ahead of time, making assembly quick and convenient. The vegetable relish improves if made several hours ahead, enhancing the pickled flavors without losing crispness.
Ingredients
Flatbread + Chicken:
- 6 flatbread or naan
- 1 ½ pounds chicken grilled or rotisserie works great here, cooked
- fresh chopped cilantro
Creamy Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce or sriracha or sweet Thai chili sauce; amount to taste
- 1 green onion finely chopped (optional, or a couple chives
Vegetable Relish:
- 2 carrot peeled and cut into thin matchsticks, large
- 1 cucumber cut into thin matchsticks, English, seedless type
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil can use toasted sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Sweet and Spicy Hoisin Sauce:
- ⅓ cup thai chili sauce sweet
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Instructions
- For the creamy sauce, whisk together all the ingredients. Can be made several days in advance.
- For the vegetable relish, place the vegetables in a bowl or container. Whisk together the sugar, vinegar, sesame oil and salt. Pour over the vegetables and toss to coat well. Can use immediately but the relish tastes best if made at least an hour before and refrigerated.
- For the sweet and spicy hoisin sauce, whisk together all of the ingredients. Can be made several days in advance.
- To assemble, lightly warm the flatbread or naan to make it more pliable and soft (if needed, totally optional depending on the bread you are using).
- Spread a layer of creamy sauce over the flatbread and top with chicken, vegetable relish, a drizzle of hoisin sauce and fresh cilantro (optional but tasty).
Notes
- The vegetable relish tastes best after chilling at least an hour but can be served immediately if needed.
- Use leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Flatbread can be warmed to soften and become more pliable before assembly, but this is optional.
- All sauces and components can be made a day ahead for easier meal prep.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6flatbreads
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 658kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 101mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1436mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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