Our recipe for chicken banh mi is cheap, easy and absolutely packed with flavour and fresh veggies. The perfect option for people on the go, it’s a great way to break up the monotony of your usual sandwich and avoid spending money on unhealthy takeaway for your lunch.
Looking for a last-minute lunch idea?
Prep time
5m
Cook time
15m
Serves
1
Ingredients
9
Ingredients
- 1/4 BBQ chicken, shredded
- 1 wholemeal bun
- 1/2 tsp raw sugar
- 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1/2 carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 baby cucumber, sliced
- 1 small red chili, sliced
- 1 tbsp coriander, leaves picked
Method
Step 1:
Grate carrot, then add sugar and vinegar, mix and set aside.
Step 2:
Shred chicken from bone and set aside.
Step 3:
Spread Hoisin sauce on bottom side of bread, then add carrot (squeeze excess liquid off first) and cucumber as your base.
Step 4:
Layer in chicken, then top with coriander and chilli.
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