Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Recipe
Make Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Marinade
Pickled Vegetables
Banh Mi Assembly
Method
Chicken Marinade
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, black pepper, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
- 2
Marinate Chicken
Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- 3
Pickled Vegetables
- 4
Prepare the Brine
In a mixing bowl, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Stir until the sugar and salt dissolve.
- 5
Pickle the Vegetables
Add the julienned carrot and daikon radish to the brine. Let them sit for at least 30 minutes, or until they soften and absorb the flavors.
Banh Mi Assembly
- 6
Slice the Baguette
Cut each baguette in half lengthwise, making sure not to cut all the way through, so they remain connected.
- 7
Spread Mayonnaise
Spread a generous layer of mayonnaise on the inside of each baguette.
- 8
- 9
Serve
Cut the assembled Banh Mi in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi!