Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

A popular variation of Banh Mi featuring aromatic grilled chicken marinated with lemongrass, garlic, and fish sauce.

50mTime
MediumDifficulty
4 pplServings
VietnameseCuisine
Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi

Ingredients

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Proteins

1
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs

Produce

5
  • 2 stalks Lemongrass
  • 1 cup Pickled Daikon Carrot
  • 1 medium Cucumber
  • 1 cup Cilantro
  • 2 whole Jalapeno

Grains & Starches

1
  • 4 small Baguette

Sauces & Oils

4
  • 2 tbsp Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 4 tbsp Mayonnaise

Spices & Seasoning

2
  • 3 whole Garlic Cloves
  • pinch Salt

Pantry

1
  • 1 tbsp Sugar

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Tags

SandwichGrilledVietnameseStreet FoodChickenLunch

Instructions

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Mix lemongrass, garlic_cloves, fish_sauce, soy_sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

the chicken_thighs in the mixture for at least 20 minutes.

Grill or pan-fry the chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through and slightly charred.

Let chicken rest covered loosely with foil for 5 minutes, then slice thinly.

Toast baguettes. Spread mayonnaise inside.

Fill with grilled chicken, pickled_daikon_carrot, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapeno.