Easy Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi Sandwiches
Banh Mi are delicious Vietnamese-style sandwiches. We added a few twists here and there to make it slightly easier and faster without scarifying flavor. A great recipe for a weeknight meal.
Prep
Prepare the Marinade
Combini all the ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
- Fish Sauce2 Tbsps.
- Garlic Clove(finely chopped)1
- Lemongrass(finely chopped)2 Tbsps.
Cut and Marinate the Chicken
Remove excess fat from the thighs and cut into 1" (2.5cm) strips. Add to the marinade and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Boneless- Skinless Chicken Thighs(cut into 1" strips)3
Cooking Steps
1. Combine and Season the Vegetables
While the chicken marinates, combine the vegetables and seasoning and set aside.
- Shredded Carrot¼ cup
- Cucumber(thinly sliced)¼ cup
- Rice Vinegar1 cup
- Kosher Salt1 pinch
2. Dry the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the marinade on to a plate or tray lined with paper towels.
3. Add the Oil While Preheating the Pan
Add the oil, then preheat the pan to 435°F/ 225°C (high).
- High Heat Oil(grapeseed, vegetable, canola)1 Tbsp.
4. Begin Cooking the Chicken Strips
Add the chicken and sear for 2 minutes.
- Marinated Chickenas needed
5. Stir and Finish Cooking the Chicken
Begin to stir and continue to cook the chicken for 2 more minutes.
6. Remove the Chicken
Turn off the heat, transfer the chicken to a bowl and and season with a little fresh lime juice. Thoroughly wash and dry the pan.
- Lime Juiceas needed
7. Assemble and Serve the Banh Mi
Cut the crunchy french rolls in half and spread some mayo on both sides. Arrange some of the chicken and top with the vinegary vegetables. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. If you like them spicer, add some of your favorite hot sauce.
- French Rolls2
- Mayonnaiseas needed
- Marinated Vegetablesas needed
- Cilantro Leavesas needed
- Lime(wedges)as needed
Let’s Get Cooking!
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