I have Banh Me – a Vietnamese take on a chicken sandwich – at least once a week from my favorite spot in San Francisco. So I figured I would try a recipe for Banh Me at home tonight – and see if I can get the family’s approval on a variation for the same old. INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoon garlic chili sauce (sambal oelek) 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or soy sauce)   *** if you are allergic to soy or fish sauce, try Worcestershire Sauce–  I found it to taste almost the same without the adverse affect.  2 tablespoons maple syrup   – I am not going to use maple syrup.  2 cloves garlic, minced or grated 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 pinch black pepper 2 tablespoons sesame oil 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped 1 mango, thinly sliced 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh basil and cilantro leaves juice from 1 lime 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds 1 baguette, cut into 4 pieces and toasted   *** or buy special buns for the Banh Me – check your local specialty grocers.  pickled vegetables, for serving   4 fried eggs, for serving (optional)  {more} {recipe and featured image …