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Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì





Total Time
45 mins

The classic Vietnamese sandwich has lots of variations, but our favorites, like this one inspired by the bánh mì at Lynda Sandwich in Westminster, California, combine a generous pile of fresh herbs and vegetables with a sauce that has plenty of personality.

Grilled Chicken Bánh Mì




Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Karen Shinto
 2 boned, skinned chicken breast halves (1 1/2 lbs. total)
 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce, divided
 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
 2 tablespoons lime juice
 1 tablespoon Thai or Vietnamese fish sauce
 4 sandwich rolls or 1 sweet baguette, cut into 4 equal lengths and split lengthwise
 1/4 cup mayonnaise
 1/2 English cucumber, cut into 2-in. matchsticks
 1 medium carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
 4 ounces jicama, cut into matchsticks
 1 red Fresno or red jalapeño chile, halved lengthwise and sliced
  Cilantro, Thai basil, and mint leaves
Step 1
1

Heat a grill to medium (350° to 450°). With a sharp knife, halve chicken pieces horizontally almost all the way through, then open up like a book. Put chicken in a bowl and add 2 tbsp. hoisin, the five-spice, soy sauce, and 1 tbsp. oil, tossing to coat.

Step 2
2

Grill chicken, turning once, until cooked through, about 10 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes, then slice diagonally into wide chunks.

Step 3
3

Mix remaining 2 tbsp. hoisin and 1 tbsp. oil, the lime juice, and fish sauce in a small bowl; set aside.

Step 4
4

Spread the bottom of the cut side of each roll with 1 tbsp. mayo. Fill sandwiches with chicken. Top each with cucumber, carrot, jicama, chile slices, and herbs. Drizzle each sandwich with some of the reserved lime dressing (you may have some left over).

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories514
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g27%

Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 114mg38%
Sodium 1382mg61%
Total Carbohydrate 41g15%

Dietary Fiber 3.7g14%
Protein 42g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.