My Banh Mi Chick
prep time: 15 min.total time: 15 min.
- Ingredients (serves 4):
- 2 cups Mezzetta® Brand California Hot Mix Vegetables, chopped
- 3 Tbsp liquid from Hot Mix Vegetables
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 large French baguette
- 2 Tbsp Mezzetta® Brand Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Asian fish sauce (Nam Pla) - optional
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp diced Mezzetta® Brand Garlic Stuffed Olives, roughly chopped
- 1/2 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch rings
- 3/4 cup packed cilantro sprigs
- 2 cooked chicken breasts from a rotisserie chicken, thinly sliced
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 Pieces Mezzetta® Brand Deli Sliced Roasted Sweet Bell Pepper Strips
- Lettuce leaves
- *Calculated ingredients may not always be as accurate as the original recipe.
- Directions:
- 1. Heat oven to 350°F with rack in middle. Spoon out 2 cups California Hot Mix Vegetables. Pour 3 tablespoons liquid from the jar in a medium bowl and whisk in the sugar. Combine Hot Mix Vegetables with the marinade, stir and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, heat baguette on rack in oven until crusty, about 5 minutes. Cut off and discard round ends, then split baguette.
- 3. Mix together Extra Virgin Olive Oil, fish sauce, and soy sauce and brush on cut sides of bread. Drain the marinated vegetables. In a separate bowl, dice the pepper strips, add to the mayonnaise and stir.
- 4. To assemble the sandwich, spread a layer of the mayonnaise mixture on to the bottom of the bread, top the sandwich bottom with Garlic Stuffed Olives, sliced onion, and cilantro. Arrange the chicken, marinated vegetables and lettuce on top. Cut the sandwich crosswise into fourths.
Interview with Peter Halferty
My Banh Mi Chick (Cold Category)
How did you feel when you found out you won the contest?
I was really thrilled!
How did you come up with the idea for the winning sandwich?
We love the combination of Asian and spicy...I had eaten a pork Banh Mi and thought some chicken would work well with the Mezzetta Products and it did!!
Have you ever won a cooking contest before?
Yes, my wife got me interested in competing, and I have fun trying out new tasty recipes. Winning is really special!
Why do you think gourmet sandwiches are becoming such a trend?
They are easy to prepare and the possibilities are limitless so one of them would appeal to someone. Also, they pack well and can be taken on outings or to sporting events.
How long have you been using Mezzetta products? Which are your favorites?
Since the 1950's...My favorites are the pickled veggies, olives and olive oil.
Where do you shop for Mezzetta products?
HEB Market, Whole Foods and Wal Mart Superstore.
Any plans yet for the prize money?
It will really come in handy and I will have to give it some thought.
Biographical Info
Age? (You can make this an approximation!)
Old, but young at heart!
Married? Involved? Children? Pets? Names?
Been married half a century. Four adult children (two girls and two boys) , three adorable grand daughters...We have five parrots.
How long a resident of Corpus Christi?
We are displaced Seattlelites, and have lived in Corpus 11 years now, on the Intra-coastal waterway.
Other hobbies, passions, pastimes?
I love to boat and fish, and to work in my shop.
Anything else you would like to add?
Live each day to its fullest...and thanks for choosing my recipe!