Crispy Honey Chicken Banh Mi takes the best of both worlds, sweet and crispy Asian-inspired chicken paired with the bright, crunchy freshness of a classic Vietnamese sandwich. It’s a mouthwatering fusion that hits every note with tangy pickled veggies, cool cucumber, and a luscious garlic mayo that ties it all together. Using InnovAsian’s Crispy Honey Chicken makes it easy to build this crave-worthy sandwich in no time while still tasting like something straight from your favorite food truck. Every bite delivers the perfect contrast of textures and flavors, sweet, savory, zesty, and fresh.
Why You’re Going to Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy – Thanks to InnovAsian’s Crispy Honey Chicken, you can skip the frying and still get that golden crunch.
- Restaurant-level flavor – Between the garlicky mayo, pickled carrots and daikon, and the honey-glazed chicken, it tastes like a gourmet sandwich with minimal effort.
- Balanced and fresh – The sweetness of the chicken is perfectly offset by the tang of the pickles and the brightness of the cilantro.
- Perfect for meal prep or lunch – Make the pickled veggies ahead of time and assemble sandwiches fresh during the week.
- Totally customizable – Add jalapeños for heat, a drizzle of sriracha for extra spice, or swap the baguette for your favorite bread.
Ingredients
For the Sandwich
- InnovAsian Crispy Honey Chicken
- French baguette
- English cucumber, thinly sliced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
For the Garlic Mayo
- Neutral cooking oil (avocado or canola)
- Whole egg and egg yolk
- Garlic cloves
- Red wine vinegar
- Yellow mustard
- Salt
For the Pickled Carrots and Daikon
- Shredded carrots
- Shredded daikon
- Water
- Vinegar
- White sugar
How to Make It
Pickled Carrots and Daikon
In a large jar or container with a lid, combine all the ingredients listed under “Pickled Carrots and Daikon.” Seal and shake for 30 seconds to a minute to help dissolve the sugar. Set in the fridge until ready to serve.
Crispy Honey Chicken
Arrange the prepared chicken pieces in the air fryer tray or basket and follow the cooking instructions on the packaging.
While the chicken cooks, empty the honey sauce packet into a microwave-safe bowl and warm in 10-second intervals until smooth and pourable.
Once the chicken is crispy, toss it with the warmed honey sauce until fully coated.
Assemble the Banh Mi
Slice open the baguette and spread a generous layer of the homemade garlic mayo. Add thinly sliced cucumber, crispy honey chicken, pickled vegetables, and fresh cilantro. Close and enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Storage
- Pickled vegetables: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Garlic mayo: Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Cooked chicken: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheating
To bring leftover chicken back to life, air fry it at 375°F for about 3–5 minutes until hot and crispy again. Warm the baguette in the oven for a few minutes before assembling to keep that perfect crunch.
Crispy Honey Chicken Banh Mi
Ingredients
- 1 18 oz box InnovAsian Crispy Honey Chicken
- 1 French baguette
- 1 English cucumber thinly sliced
- Cilantro garnish
Garlic Mayo
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil avocado or canola oil
- 1 large large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tsp salt
Pickled Carrots and Daikon
- 1 cup thinly shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly shredded daikon
- 1/2 cup water
- 5 tbsp vinegar
- 4 tbsp white sugar
Instructions
Pickled Carrots and Daikon
- In a large jar or container with lid, add all ingredients listed under “Pickled Carrots and Daikon.” Seal and shake for 30 seconds to a minute to help resolve the sugar.
- Set in the fridge until ready to serve.
Crispy Honey Chicken
- Arrange the prepared chicken pieces in the air fryer tray or basket and follow the cooking instructions included in the packaging.
- While those cook, grab the sweet sauce with honey packet and empty it into a microwave-safe container. Microwave in 10 second intervals until warm.
- Once the chicken is cooked and crispy, dress with the sweet sauce with honey.
Assemble
- Slice open the baguette, and add a liberal amount of the homemade garlic mayo. Follow that with some thinly sliced cucumber, the crispy honey chicken, pickled veggies and cilantro.
- Close and enjoy!