5 from 18 votes
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi
Grilled Chicken Banh Mi sandwiches feature sliced Asian-style grilled chicken in Vietnamese baguettes, layered with crisp cucumber, sweet-sriracha mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, and quick-pickled daikon radish and carrots. The pickled vegetables add tangy crunch that balances the savory grilled chicken and creamy sauce.
Servings:
4
banh mis
Calories:
1047 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
Vietnamese
Ingredients
Banh Mi
- 4 baguettes Vietnamese style
- 1 1 /2 lbs chicken sliced, Asian grilled style
- 1 large English cucumber sliced thinly
- mayonnaise sweet sriracha flavor
- daikon radish pickled
- carrot pickled
- cilantro fresh
Pickled Daikon and Carrots
- 2 cups carrot peeled and cut into sticks
- 2 cups daikon radish peeled and cut into sticks
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar white
- 2 teaspoons salt granulated
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar
Instructions
Make Pickled Daikon and Carrots
- Slice carrots and daikon into thin sticks about 3-4 inches and add to a medium sized bowl.
- Sprinkle with sugar and salt and use your hands to coat and gently rub it into the vegetables.
- In a 2 cup pour spout measuring cup or another small bowl, mix the vinegars.
- Add carrots and daikon to 12 oz mason jars, packing them in. Add the vinegars to each jar and seal. Store in fridge for at least 1 hr and up to 3 weeks.
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Assemble
- Slice each baguette lengthwise, but not all the way through.
- Open baguette and spread sweet sriracha mayonnaise to each side of the bread.
- Add a layer of the cucumber to each side of the baguette, then add a layer of the sliced grilled chicken, daikon and carrots, and finish with fresh cilantro.
- Slice baguette in half (if desired) and enjoy!
Notes
- Pickled daikon and carrots will keep up to 4 weeks refrigerated for convenient sandwich assembly.
- Grill the chicken up to 2 days before serving to save preparation time on sandwich day.
- Vietnamese-style baguettes are best eaten the same day but can be stored on the counter for 2-3 days or frozen up to 2 months.
- Substitute chicken with grilled tofu for a vegetarian option or use boneless pork for variation.
- Use your preferred spicy mayonnaise in place of sweet sriracha mayo to adjust heat and flavor preference.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1047kcal
(52%)
Carbohydrates
110g
(37%)
Protein
64g
(128%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
153mg
(51%)
Sodium
2322mg
(97%)
Potassium
1081mg
(23%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
10946IU
(219%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 banh mis
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1047
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1047kcal | 52% |
| Carbohydrates | 110g | 37% |
| Protein | 64g | 128% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 153mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 2322mg | 97% |
| Potassium | 1081mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 10946IU | 219% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.