Chicken Banh Mi Wraps
This is an irresistible AIP version of the popular Vietnamese sandwich! It's also Paleo & Top 8 friendly.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Servings 4 people
Calories 554 kcal
Pickled Cucumbers + Carrots
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- 1¼ cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced english cucumber
Shredded Chicken
- 1¼ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoon basil
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- ½ teaspoon white pepper (omit for AIP)
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup water
Banh Mi Avocado Mayo
- 1 medium avocado, mashed (~¾ cup)
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon fish sauce
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wraps + Garnish
- Lettuce of choice for shell of wraps (romaine, butter, etc)
- 1 cup cilantro
Pickled Cucumbers + Carrots
Combine water, vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add carrot and cucumber. Cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 30 minutes.
Drain and add to wraps.
Shredded Chicken
Combine chicken seasonings together in a small ramekin.
Sprinkle each side of chicken breasts with salt.
Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Place chicken breasts in the pan.
Let brown, undisturbed for 4-5 minutes. Flip chicken and brown for another 4-5 min.
Add vinegar, water and seasonings to the pan. Cook until internal temp reaches 165F.
Remove chicken to cutting board and shred.
Add to wraps.
Banh Mi Avocado Mayo
Combine avocado, oil, water, lime juice, fish sauce and salt in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add to wraps.
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If chicken breasts are large, cut into smaller, thinner chunks before cooking.
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Daikon radishes would do great with this pickling process if you can find them!
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If you can tolerate bread, try a roll or baguette. Hollow out the middle and stuff with these ingredients!
Serving: 1gCalories: 554kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 32gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 91mgSodium: 1045mgPotassium: 1035mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 7102IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 1mg