Vietnamese Sandwiches Five Spice Chicken Serving Size - 6 Prepared By - Tracy & Russ Recipe Rating
			Marinated Daikon and Carrots: 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 teaspoon (rounded) salt 3 cups matchstick-size pieces daikon (Japanese white radish) 3 cups matchstick-size pieces peeled carrots Sandwiches: 1/4 cup soy sauce 6 garlic cloves, minced 4 shallots, chopped 2 tablespoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam) 2 tablespoons oyster sauce 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons five-spice powder 2 whole star anise, ground in spice mill (or just ground anise) 6 large skinless boneless chicken thighs Vegetable oil 6 6-inch-long pieces baguette, split lengthwise, some of soft centers removed 1 English hothouse cucumber, cut into 6-inch-long 1/4-inch-thick slices 1/2 red onion, halved through stem, thinly sliced crosswise, rinsed, drained well 12 fresh cilantro sprigs 2 jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced crosswise Additional soy sauce
			For marinated daikon and carrots: Whisk first 3 ingredients in large bowl until dissolved. Add daikon and carrots; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 2 hours. (Can be prepared 5 days ahead. Cover and chill.) Drain well. For sandwiches: Mix first 8 ingredients in 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Let marinate at room temperature 1 hour, turning often. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Remove chicken from marinade, leaving some still clinging to chicken. Grill or broil chicken until cooked through, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to plate; tent with foil to keep warm. Grill or broil cut sides of bread until lightly toasted. Slice each cooked chicken thigh in half. Spread mayonnaise on bottom half of baguette pieces. Top with cucumber slices, sliced chicken, and drained daikon and carrots, then onion slices and cilantro sprigs. Sprinkle with jalapeño slices, soy sauce, and ground black pepper. Place top baguette piece over, pressing to compact, and serve immediately. Note: onions and jalapeño slices can be served on the side since some people may not like jalapeno and onions.