vietnamese chicken sandwiches

Recipe by
Lynette !
Gulf Breeze, FL

Great sandwich! Perfect for a lunch or light dinner.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 35 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For vietnamese chicken sandwiches

  • 1
    french bread baguette, 12 oz
  • 2 tsp
    canola oil
  • 1 lb
    chicken cutlets
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2 tsp
    garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 Tbsp
    low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tsp
    dark sesame oil
  • 2 tsp
    hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    rice vinegar
  • 1 c
    matchstick-cut carrots
  • 1 c
    radishes, very thinly sliced
  • 2 c
    english cucumbers, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 c
    romaine lettuce, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c
    cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp
    sriracha sauce

How To Make vietnamese chicken sandwiches

  • 1
    Cut the bread in half horizontally; hollow out, leaving a 1-inch thick shell.
  • 2
    Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with pepper. Saute 3 minutes on each side or until done. Let stand 10 minutes. Slice the chicken; toss with 1 teaspoon garlic.
  • 3
    Combine the remaining 1 teaspoon garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and hoisin in a bowl; add chicken. Toss.
  • 4
    Combine sugar and vinegar in a small saucepan; cook until the sugar dissolves. Add the carrots and radishes. Cool; drain, reserving 2 tablespoons vinegar mixture.
  • 5
    Arrange the cucumber and lettuce on the bottom half of the bread; drizzle with the vinegar mixture. Top with the chicken, radish mixture, cilantro, Sriracha and bread top. Cut into 4 equal portions. Enjoy!
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