Banh Mi Ga Nuong (Lemongrass Chicken Baguette)

Banh Mi Ga Nuong (Lemongrass Chicken Baguette)

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Vietnamese · 35 min · Chicken · dairy-free

474 cal 28g protein 50g carbs 18g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

  • 12 oz boneless chicken thighs
  • 2 rolls Vietnamese baguettes
  • 1 tbsp lemongrass, minced
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 cup pickled carrot and daikon
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro sprigs
  • 1 jalapeno, sliced

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Marinate chicken with lemongrass, fish sauce, and honey for 15 minutes.
  2. Pan-sear the chicken over medium-high 5-6 minutes per side to 165F, then slice.
  3. Warm the baguettes in a 350F oven 3-4 minutes until crisp.
  4. Split the baguettes and spread the inside with mayonnaise.
  5. Fill with sliced chicken, pickled vegetables, cucumber, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  6. Close and cut to serve.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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