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30 Minute Basil Chicken Banh Mi Sandwich.

A quick, flavorful basil chicken banh mi with mango, herbs, and a tangy special sauce ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons garlic chili sauce (sambal oelek)
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into strips
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 mango thinly sliced
  • 1 jalapeño thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil and cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 baguette cut into 4 pieces and toasted
  • pickled vegetables for serving
  • 4 fried eggs for serving (optional)
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (for special sauce)
  • Kosher salt

Instructions

  • Make the chicken marinade/sauce: in a small bowl combine 2 tsp garlic chili sauce, 2 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce), 2 tbsp maple syrup, the minced garlic, 2 tablespoons water, and a large pinch of black pepper; stir to combine.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
  • Add the chicken strips to the hot skillet, season with a pinch of black pepper, and brown on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickly coats the chicken, about 3–5 minutes; remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup chopped basil.
  • Prepare the mango herb salad: in a medium bowl toss the sliced mango, 1/2 cup basil and cilantro leaves, sliced jalapeño, lime juice, 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, and a pinch of Kosher salt.
  • Make the special sauce: in a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup tahini, 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce, 2 teaspoons maple syrup, and 1/4 cup water; thin with more water if needed and taste to adjust seasoning.
  • Assemble the banh mi: spread the toasted baguette pieces with the special sauce, top with the basil chicken, mango herb salad, pickled vegetables, and optional fried egg; close the sandwich and serve.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Whisk or fork
  • Spatula or tongs

Notes

  • You can substitute soy sauce for fish sauce.
  • Add more water to the special sauce to reach desired consistency.
  • Fried eggs are optional but add richness.
  • Toast the baguette for extra crunch.