There’s nothing like a great hand-held snack when you’ve got the munchies but also don’t want to spend a lot of time fooling around in the kitchen.
Fresh and full of savory goodness, this simple sandwich made with pantry Asian ingredients can’t help but hit the spot. It’s a TikTok take on the famed Vietnamese street snack typically made with tender slices of barbecued pork. Only here, roasted chicken thigh is marinated in a sticky, spicy-sweet mix of soy and hoisin sauces and honey kissed with Chinese five-spice powder tucked under the pickled vegetables.
I couldn’t find daikon radish — a long, crispy white radish with a mild taste — so I substituted regular red radish. I also used bagged shredded carrots as a shortcut. Sliced cucumber, spicy jalapeno and fresh cilantro add a light and crunchy finish.
Be sure to hollow out each baguette after cutting it open on one side (you want it to be able to hinge open, like a book). That will make the sandwich easier to stuff. Also essential: toasting the loaves in the oven for a few minutes before making the sandwiches, to ensure that signature crunch.