Viet Namese Chicken Sandwich Recipe

4      Reviews by:    Garnet Jackson   Viet Namese Chicken Sandwich Recipe marinates grated carrot, onion and jalapeno chile in garlic, salt and wine vinegar to top a cooked chicken breast seasoned with five-spice powder and lime juice to make this Viet Namese chicken sandwich recipe. 722

INGREDIENTS

• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated
• 1/3 cup thinly sliced white onion
• 2 tablespoons jalapeno chile, finely chopped
• 1 (16 inch) baguette
• 4 teaspoons low-fat mayonnaise
• 3/4 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked or pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

• With chefs knife, mash garlic and salt into a paste. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add vinegar and sugar, stirring to dissolve. Add carrots, onions and chilies. Toss to coat, set aside.
• Slice baguette into 4 equal lengths. Split each piece horizontally. Spread cut sides with mayonnaise.
• Arrange the meat on the 4 bottom halves. Sprinkle with lime juice and 5-spice powder. Top with the carrot salad and a shower of cilantro leaves. Cover with bread tops.