Low Fat Chicken Banh Mi
Elevate your sandwich game with this Low Fat Chicken Banh Mi, a vibrant and healthy twist on the beloved Vietnamese classic! Featuring tender boneless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, and a touch of honey, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Paired with crisp, tangy homemade pickled vegetables—carrots, cucumber, and radishes—each bite bursts with refreshing flavor. Served on a whole-grain baguette slathered with light mayonnaise, and topped with fresh cilantro and optional jalapeños for a spicy kick, this 35-minute meal is as satisfying as it is nutritious. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, this guilt-free Banh Mi is sure to become a new household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 Carrot, julienned
- 1 Cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 10 Bag of radishes, thinly sliced
- 2 Whole-grain baguette
- 4 tablespoons Light mayonnaise
- 20 grams Fresh cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and black pepper.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2 hours.
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the pickled vegetables. In a bowl, combine rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
Add julienned carrots, sliced cucumber, and radishes to the vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Set aside to pickle for at least 30 minutes.
Grill the marinated chicken on a preheated grill or skillet over medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing thinly.
Slice the whole-grain baguettes open lengthwise and lightly toast them if desired.
Spread light mayonnaise on both sides of each baguette.
Layer the sliced chicken, pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, and jalapeño slices (if using) inside the baguettes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low-fat chicken Banh Mi!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 5720 mg | 249% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 139.4 g | 51% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.1 g | ||
| Protein | 179.9 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 472 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4398 mg | 94% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
