Vietnamese Chicken Banh Mi Recipe – Bánh Mì Gà

Method

• 1)

  In a large bowl, combine 2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar, 1 Teaspoons Ground Black Pepper, ¼ Teaspoon Five Spice Powder, 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil, 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Fish Sauce, 2 Tablespoons Honey, 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic, 1 minced Shallot – add the chicken thighs and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Make the Pickled Daikons and Carrots (recipe here).

• 2)

  Heat a large skillet or dutch oven on high heat with 2 tablespoons of oil and let the pan get very hot. Sear the chicken for about 3 minutes, then flip and sear for another 3 minutes on high. Turn the heat to low so it’s simmering, pour in the excess marinade, cover with a lid and cook for 10 minutes, open the lid, turn the heat to med-high and continue to cook for another 5 minutes or until the marinade reduces and caramelizes. The chicken should have a lovely caramelized color and most of the liquid should have evaporated. Cut the chicken thighs into slices.

• 3)

  Combine ½ Cup Mayonnaise with the reduced marinade from the pan. Lightly toast the Baguette and cut lengthwise so it’s like a hotdog bun (don’t cut all the way through). Add a generous amount of the Mayonnaise and layer the Chicken, Pickled Daikons & Carrots, sliced Cucumbers, Sliced Jalapeños and Cilantro. Enjoy!