lemongrass chicken bánh mì

The bánh mì sandwich is a product of French coloniamlism in Indochina - combining ingredients from the French countryside "salad sandwich" consisting of lettuces, tomatoes, other vegetables, and dressing served on a baguette, and native Vietnamese ingredients like pickled carrots, cilantro, and soy sauce.

I've always loved fusion recipes, but hadn't ever heard of a bánh mì sandwich until I saw the Nom Nom Truck on The Great Food Truck Race on Food Network last summer. I'v wanted to try my hand and the bánh mì ever since. I finally did, and it turned out awesome!

lemongrass chicken bánh mì
Serves 4

2 baguettes - I use Jimmy John's day-old for only $0.49 each! 

Thai peanut sauce - I like Trader Joe's

Grilled lemongrass chicken (recipe below) 

Asian carrot slaw (recipe below) 

• Slice each baguette in half - making enough for 4 sandwiches.
• Smear with peanut sauce. 
• Top with grilled lemongrass chicken & asian carrot slaw. 
• Enjoy!

lemongrass chicken
4 stalks lemongrass
3 medium shallots
2 inch piece of ginger
1/4 c. canola oil
1/4 c. lime juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 1/2 tsp coriander
Salt & pepper
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts

• Combine all ingredients except the chicken in a food processor. Puree until smooth
• Pour over chicken breasts and marinate for 4-6 hours. Flip halfway through to ensure the marinade has coated the chicken
• Grill and slice! 

asian carrot slaw

5-6 medium carrots, peeled and shaved with a vegetable peeler

1/2 a red onion, cut into thin slices

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 

1 tsp sesame oil

1 lime - zest & juice

3 tbsp rice wine vinegar

Salt & pepper

• Combine all ingredients and marinate for 2-3 hours.