Are you a fan of delicious Vietnamese sandwiches and craving an authentic Bánh Mì recipe? Today, I’m sharing a recipe that’s even better than what you’ll find at the restaurant. This traditional Bánh Mì features pickled vegetables and tender chicken breast, making it as colorful as it is appetizing. Let’s dive into this simple, authentic recipe!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 boneless chicken breast half
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ¼ cup thinly sliced white onion
- ¼ cup white radish, cut into 1/16-inch-thick strips
- ¼ cup carrot, cut into 1/16-inch-thick strips
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and cut into 1/16-inch-thick strips
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
- Garlic salt, to taste
- French baguette
- ¼ cup white sugar
- Ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and rice vinegar. Heat over medium and bring to a boil, stirring for about 1 minute until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a bowl, combine radish, carrot, and onion. Pour the cooled vinegar mixture over the vegetables and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes. Once marinated, drain the excess vinegar mixture.
- Preheat your oven’s broiler and position the rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Lightly grease a slotted broiler pan.
- Season the chicken breast with garlic salt, pepper, and sprinkle with additional seasoning as desired. Place the chicken on the slotted broiler pan and broil for about 6 minutes per side, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove from the broiler and slice into small pieces.
- Slice the baguette in half lengthwise and hollow out the center, leaving a space for the filling. Lightly toast the baguette halves under the broiler for 2-3 minutes.
Assembling the Classic Bánh Mì: Spread mayonnaise on each half of the toasted baguette. On the bottom half, layer the pickled vegetables, broiled chicken, jalapeño pepper, cilantro leaves, and cucumber slices. Squeeze a lime wedge over the filling, then place the top half of the baguette to close the sandwich. Enjoy!
