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Chicken banh mi with smashed cucumbers
Dairy-Free, Soy-Free, Protein Plus
2 Servings, 610 Calories/Serving
30–40 Minutes
We cover all the essential elements of this iconic Vietnamese sandwich in our family- and paleo-friendly take on at-home banh mi, which even includes paleo mayo.
In your bag
- 2 or 3 red radishes
- Vietnamese quick-pickle brine (apple cider vinegar - honey - fish sauce)
- ¼ pound shredded carrots
- 2 cucumbers
- 1 or 2 cloves peeled fresh garlic
- 1 lime
- 4 to 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound total)
- 1½ teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 4 ciabatta rolls*
- 1 romaine heart
- 6 or 7 sprigs fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño (optional)
- ¼ cup paleo mayo
- 1 tablespoon sambal oelek (optional)
- *Not paleo; omit for a paleo-strict version.
Nutrition per serving
Calories 610, Total Fat 20g (26% DV), Sat. Fat 2.5g (13% DV), Trans Fat 0g, Cholest. 105mg (35% DV), Sodium 820mg (36% DV), Total Carb. 75g (27% DV), Fiber 6g (21% DV), Total Sugars 11g (Incl. 3g Added Sugars, 6% DV), Protein 36g
Contains:
Eggs, Fish, Wheat
Sodium does not include pantry salt; for reference, ⅛; teaspoon kosher salt per serving averages 240mg (10% DV). Not a significant source of trans fat. Packed in a facility that handles all major food allergens* and gluten. *Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, Sesame.
Instructions
Wash produce before use
1
Pickle the radishes and carrots
- Trim the ends from the radishes. Cut them in half, then cut the halves into thin half-moons.
2
Smash the cucumbers
- Trim the ends from the cucumbers; cut the cucumbers lengthwise into quarters, then crosswise into 2-inch lengths.
- Finely chop, press, or grate enough garlic to measure ½ teaspoon.
- Juice the lime.
3
Cook the chicken and toast the rolls
- Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel; season generously with salt, pepper, and the Chinese five-spice powder.
While the chicken cooks and cools, prepare the garnishes and sambal mayo.
4
Prep the garnishes and sambal mayo
- Trim the root end from the romaine heart; separate the leaves. If not using as lettuce cups, tear the leaves.
- Strip the cilantro leaves from the stems.
- If using the jalapeño, remove the stem, ribs, and seeds; cut the jalapeño in half lengthwise, then crosswise into thin half-moons. Wash your hands after handling.
5
Assemble the banh mi
Serve
Kids Can!
- Measure out the garlic.
- Juice the lime.
- Smash the cucumbers.
- Separate the romaine leaves.
- Strip the cilantro leaves from the stems.