Chicken Banh Mi Wraps

This is an irresistible AIP version of the popular Vietnamese sandwich! It’s also Paleo & Top 8 friendly.

I love Banh Mis and really find this recipe to be outstanding. You know you’ve created a goodie when you continually crave it. This particular recipe leaves you feeling full yet light. While it may seem like a lot of steps, they are quick and easy. You may even find the pickling process of the cucumber and carrots fascinating! You can cook seasoned chicken breasts as outlined below or you can alternatively use leftover meat from my Slow Cooker Whole Chicken recipe to cut out steps ahead of time. Finally, the avocado mayo really pulls everything together with its creamy delightfulness and tangy bite.

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Ingredients

Pickled Cucumbers & Carrots

• Apple cider vinegar
• Water
• Coconut sugar
• Shredded carrots
• English cucumber

Shredded Chicken

• 1 ¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Olive oil
• Basil
• Salt
• Ground ginger
• Ground turmeric
• White pepper (omit for AIP)
• Cinnamon
• Apple cider vinegar + Water

Banh Mi Avocado Mayo

• 1 medium avocado, mashed (¾ cup)
• Avocado oil
• Water
• Lime juice
• Fish sauce
• Salt

Wraps + Garnish

• Lettuce of choice for shell of wraps (romaine, butter, etc)
• Cilantro, roughly chopped, added to wrap

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

Pickled Cucumbers & Carrots

1. Combine water, vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
2. Add carrot and cucumber. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
3. Drain and add to wraps.

Shredded Chicken

1. Combine chicken seasonings together in a small ramekin.
2. Sprinkle each side of chicken breasts with salt.
3. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the pan.
4. Let brown, undisturbed for 4-5 minutes. Flip chicken and brown for another 4-5 min.
5. Add vinegar, water and seasonings to the pan. Cook until internal temp reaches 165F.
6. Remove chicken to cutting board and shred.
7. Add to wraps.

Banh Mi Avocado Mayo

1. Combine avocado, oil, water, lime juice, fish sauce and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add to wraps.

Wraps & Garnish

1. Lettuce of choice for shell of wraps, rinsed and dried.
2. 1 cup cilantro, roughly chopped, added to wrap.

Hint: If chicken breasts are large, cut into smaller, thinner chunks before cooking.

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