Low Carb Chicken Banh Mi

Elevate your sandwich game with this flavorful Low Carb Chicken Banh Mi, a health-conscious take on the iconic Vietnamese classic! Packed with tender, marinated chicken strips infused with soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and aromatic ginger, this recipe swaps out traditional baguettes for crisp lettuce wraps, making it gluten-free and keto-friendly. A vibrant mix of julienned carrots, cucumber slices, pickled jalapeños, and fresh cilantro adds crunchy, colorful layers, while a spicy Sriracha mayo ties everything together with a creamy kick. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy dish delivers all the bold, zesty flavors of a traditional banh mi without the carbs. Perfect for a light lunch, dinner, or appetizer, this low-carb twist ensures you can enjoy all the richness of Vietnamese cuisine guilt-free!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 8 large leaves romaine or butter lettuce leaves
• 1 medium carrot, julienned
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 0.25 cup pickled jalapeños
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Slice the chicken breast into thin strips.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Add the chicken strips, toss to coat, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables: julienne the carrot, thinly slice the cucumber, and wash the lettuce leaves.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with Sriracha and set aside.

Step 5

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add marinated chicken. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly browned. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Assemble the Banh Mi wraps: Take a lettuce leaf, spread a small amount of Sriracha mayo on it, add a few slices of cucumber, a few pieces of carrot, a couple of pieces of cooked chicken, some cilantro, and a few pickled jalapeños.

Step 7

Repeat with remaining lettuce leaves and ingredients.

Step 8

Serve the wraps immediately and enjoy your low carb Chicken Banh Mi!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1039.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1185.4

Total Fat 62.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.8g
Cholesterol 389mg	0%
Sodium 6202.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 40.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.8g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 120.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 198.1mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 2322.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.7%

Protein: 39.9%

Carbs: 13.4%