Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich

Name: Vietnamese Chicken Sandwich
Prep time: 20

5 out of 5 stars (based on 9 reviews)

20 min prep

2 servings

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14 ingredients

Packed with bright, crunchy vegetables and shredded rotisserie chicken, this sandwich is rich with umami flavor and is an ideal no-cook meal. Our copycat of banh mi sandwiches found in Vietnamese delis, this recipe makes...

¼ cup rice or apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola or grape seed oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons chopped scallions
Salt, to taste
¾ cup shredded cabbage
¼ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup julienned cucumber, drained
¼ cup julienned daikon radish
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chili paste, or to taste
2 whole wheat ciabattas
1 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
2-4 sprigs cilantro, washed

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

909 cals

Fat

51 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

26 g

Monounsaturated Fat

13 g

Carbohydrates

85 g

Sugar

7 g

Fiber

9 g

Protein

29 g

Sodium

941 mg

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, oil, sesame oil, chopped scallions, and salt. Add in the shredded cabbage, carrots, cucumber, and daikon. Taste for seasonings. Let sit for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl blend together the mayonnaise and chili paste. Cut open the ciabattas, and spread the chili mayonnaise onto the bread. Evenly divide the chicken between the sandwiches, then top with the cabbage salad, then a couple sprigs of cilantro. Serve.

Chef Tips

This is a delicious way to use up leftover chicken. Cooked chicken will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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