Description
These Thai Chicken Sandwiches are a vibrant fusion of bold flavors and fresh ingredients. Featuring tender rotisserie chicken sautéed with garlic, ginger, and hoisin sauce, layered on toasted crusty rolls and topped with crunchy peanuts, fresh herbs, and a tangy chili-garlic mayo, this recipe offers a delicious and easy meal that blends Thai-inspired tastes with sandwich convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Sandwich
- 2 (6-inch) crusty bread rolls, sliced in half
- 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped in 1/2″ pieces (white or dark meat)
- 1 tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 tbsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and minced (or ginger paste)
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup salted, dry roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup sliced green onion
- 1/8 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Chili-Garlic Mayo
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. Sriracha
- 2 tsps. chili garlic sauce
- 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. fish sauce
Instructions
- Toast the Bread Rolls: Slice the rolls in half and brush each cut side with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Toast them on a grill pan, in a toaster oven, or in the oven until the surfaces are golden brown and crisp, enhancing their texture and flavor.
- Sauté the Chicken Mixture: Heat the remaining olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the chopped rotisserie chicken, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger (or ginger paste), and hoisin sauce. Sauté for about two minutes, ensuring the chicken is well coated with the flavorful sauce and heated through.
- Prepare the Chili-Garlic Mayonnaise: In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Sriracha, chili garlic sauce, fresh lime juice, and fish sauce until smooth and well combined. For easy application, transfer the mixture to a squeeze bottle. Refrigerate or set aside until ready to use.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: On each toasted bread half, layer the sautéed chicken mixture. Top with dry roasted peanuts, sliced cucumbers, fresh mint leaves, sliced green onions, and fresh cilantro leaves. Finally, drizzle the prepared chili-garlic mayo over the top evenly. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and taste.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly toasted bread to maintain crispness and enhance flavor.
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by ensuring the mayonnaise used is egg-based and contains no dairy ingredients.
- To make it gluten-free, opt for gluten-free rolls and double-check that the hoisin sauce contains no gluten.
- Variations can include swapping rotisserie chicken for grilled tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
- The nutritional values provided are approximations and can vary depending on specific brands and ingredient variations used.
Keywords: Thai chicken sandwich, hoisin chicken sandwich, chili garlic mayo, easy Thai sandwich, rotisserie chicken sandwich, Asian-inspired sandwich