Lunche for 4
Chicken Banh Mi with bagels
$4.98for 451 minServes 4
Soy-marinated chicken fills toasted baguettes with tangy vegetables, cucumber, and cilantro for a crisp Vietnamese sandwich.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
 | Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $1.15Typical price |
| Radishes, turnips, rutabaga$1.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.31Typical price |
| Carrots$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.15Typical price |
 | Bagels, English muffins, croissants$0.70 each typical | 2 | $1.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Cucumbers$0.89 each typical | 1 | $0.89Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $4.98 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Soy sauceAsian sauces and pastesSugar and brown sugarSalt and pepperVinegar
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Carrots for Sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- 51 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
VietnameseDairy-freeKid-friendlyBudgetLunchesBack to school
$1.25 per serving$4.98 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- salt and pepper
- 1/2 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup daikon
- 1/2 cup carrot
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 small baguettes
- fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 cucumber
Steps
- Mix the soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, 1 tablespoon sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper, then coat the chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Toss the daikon and carrot with rice vinegar, the remaining sugar, and a pinch of salt, then rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F.
- Heat the oven to 400 F, split the baguettes, and toast them on a baking sheet for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken and cucumber, then fill the baguettes with chicken, pickled vegetables, cucumber, and cilantro.
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