Lemongrass Banh Mi

Lemongrass Banh Mi

This sandwich is perfectly balanced - juicy, flavorful, crunchy, and fresh.

Ethan ChlebowskiBy Ethan Chlebowski
Photography by Ethan Chlebowski

This lemongrass chicken marinade takes about 5 minutes to throw together & makes the perfect weeknight dinner. This chicken is good on its own, on the sandwich, or over rice.

Ethan Chlebowski

Ethan Chlebowski

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Ingredients

  • Marinade & chicken

    • chicken breasts
      450 g~1 lb
    • soy sauce
      25 g
    • ponzu
      20 g
    • fish sauce
      10 g
    • sugar
      10 g
    • thai chili flakes
      3 ga sprinkle
    • lemongrass
      1 stalk
    • shallots
      1
  • Sandwich components

    • pickled carrots
      15 g
    • cucumbers
      , sliced
      4-5 slices
    • baguettes
      1
    • cilantro
      1/2 bunch
    • kewpie mayo
      to taste
    • sriracha
      to taste
    • maggi seasoning
      a drizzle

Method

Step 1: Marinate the chicken

Thinly slice the lemongrass stalks. Chop the shallot.

Add the lemongrass, shallot and remaining components to a blender or food processor. Blend until well mixed and the shallots & lemongrass are finely diced.

Add the marinade to the chicken and let it rest in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to overnight.

  • Thin out the chicken into even thin pieces. This will help the chicken cook more evenly.

Step 2: Sear the chicken

Set a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a drizzle of oil.

Add the chicken to the hot skillet and let it undisturbed for 3-5 minutes until starts to develop.

Flip the chicken over and let it sear on the other side until it reaches 165°F/74°C.

Step 3: Prep the sandwich components

While the chicken is , thinly slice a cucumber into planks.

Spread the kewpie mayo on the bottom of the baguette, followed by the sriracha. Then lay down the slices of cucumber, pickled carrots, and lastly cilantro.

Step 4: Cut the chicken & enjoy

Once the chicken is finished , remove from the skillet and thinly slice it.

Add half the chicken to the sandwich and drizzle with the maggi seasoning.

Close the sandwich and wrap with parchment paper.

  • This will help everything compress together and changes the texture of the sandwich.

Slice and enjoy!

LET'S COOK!

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