SPICY CHICKEN SANDWICHES (BANH MI GA)

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Vietnamese use of fresh herbs, hot chiles, pickled vegetables, and a zesty dressing. This recipe refers to Pickled Carrot & Radishes, which makes 2 cups. Only 1/2 cup is needed here. (Eating Well, Summer 2003)

Provided by Enduring Gastronomy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h35m

Yield 2 sandwiches, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon lime juice or 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon fish sauce
1 (12 inch) baguette, halved lengthwise
1/2 cup cucumber, thingly sliced
1 cup cooked chicken, thinly sliced
1 shallots or 2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 serrano chili, seeded and finely chopped (1 Tbsp)
2 sprigs fresh cilantro or 2 sprigs basil leaves
2 teaspoons reduced-fat mayonnaise (or Ginger-Miso Tofu Dressing)

Steps:

  • Make "Pickled Carrot & Radish" (2 hrs & 20 min).
  • Combine lime juice and fish sauce in a small bowl.
  • On the bottom half of baguette, put two layers of cucumber slices.
  • Then Pickled Carrot & Radish.
  • Then chicken slices.
  • Sprinkle with shallot and chiles.
  • Dribble fish sauce mixture.
  • Top with cilantro.
  • On the top half of the baguette, spread mayo.
  • Replace the top and cut into two 6-inch sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 748.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 54.2, Sodium 1547.5, Carbohydrate 117.5, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 1.4, Protein 37.5

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