20-Min Banh Mi Chicken Sandwich
Crispy baguette loaded with quick-seared chicken, pickled veggies, and a zesty mayo spread. Vietnamese flavors in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Toss carrots and cucumber with rice vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let sit while you cook the chicken.
Step 2
Pound chicken to 3/4-inch thickness. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Step 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
Step 4
Transfer chicken to a cutting board and slice into strips.
Step 5
Halve the baguette lengthwise. Spread mayo on both cut sides.
Step 6
Layer chicken, pickled veggies, cilantro, and jalapeño on one half. Top with the other half and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet or heavy pan
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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