This chicken banh mi is one of those dishes that illustrates how the most brilliant foods are often simple. I had this tangy-salty grilled chicken at a Hanoi cafe in 2003 and was struck by its bright flavor. So much so that I replicated it upon returning to the States. It’s great with rice but is perfectly at home stuffed into baguette. When possible, grill the chicken over an open flame for a nice charred flavor. The heavy dose of black pepper lends an edge to the meat.
This chicken banh mi is one of those dishes that illustrates how the most brilliant foods are often simple. I had this tangy-salty grilled chicken at a Hanoi cafe in 2003 and was struck by its bright flavor. So much so that I replicated it upon returning to the States. Its great with rice but is perfectly at home stuffed into baguette. When possible, grill the chicken over an open flame for a nice charred flavor. The heavy dose of black pepper lends an edge to the meat.
This chicken banh mi is one of those dishes that illustrates how the most brilliant foods are often simple. I had this tangy-salty grilled chicken at a Hanoi cafe in 2003 and was struck by its bright flavor. So much so that I replicated it upon returning to the States. It’s great with rice but is perfectly at home stuffed into baguette. When possible, grill the chicken over an open flame for a nice charred flavor. The heavy dose of black pepper lends an edge to the meat.