Banh “Mita” Sandwich

Asian marinated chicken breast grilled to perfection, topped with slices of pickled carrots, daikon, and fresh slices of cucumber all nestled in our white pocket-less pita spread with chicken liver pate and mayonnaise. The sandwich is finished with fresh slices of jalapenos and cilantro sprigs.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 Sandwiches

Ingredients
  

Banh "Mita" Sandwich

  • 2 each Kontos® 7" White Pocket-less Pita®
  • 2 oz. Chicken Liver Pate
  • 0.25 cup(s) Mayonnaise
  • 8 oz. Asian Grilled Chicken
  • 1 cup(s) Pickled Vegetables
  • 0.5 cup(s) Cucumbers Fresh, Halved, Thinly Sliced
  • 6 slices Jalapenos Fresh
  • as needed Cilantro Sprigs Fresh

Asian Grilled Chicken

  • 1.5 tbsp(s) Vegetable Oil
  • 1 lb(s) Chicken Breast
  • 0.25 cup(s) Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp(s) Soy Sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp(s) Fish Sauce
  • 1 tbsp(s) Sriracha
  • 1 each Lime Juice Fresh

Pickled Vegetables

  • 1 cup(s) Carrots Fresh, Peeled, Julienne
  • 1 cup(s) Daikon Fresh, Pelled, Julienne
  • 1.5 cup(s) Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 1 cup(s) Granulated Sugar
  • 3 Each Black peppercorns
  • 2 each Bay Leaves

Instructions
 

Banh "Mita" Sandwich

  • Pre-heat griddle over medium-heat
  • Warm both sides of each pita for 20 seconds or until warm and pliable.
  • Spread 1 oz. of chicken liver pate and 2 Tbsp(s) of mayonnaise on each slice.
  • Nestle 4 oz. of sliced chicken inside each pita and top with 1/2 cup of asian grilled chicken, 1/4 cup of thinly sliced cucumbers, 3 slices of of fresh jalapeno, and cilantro sprigs.
  • Optional: Wrap each sandwich in an 8 1/2" x 12" piece of parchment paper for a more elevated street food experience.

Asian Grilled Chicken

  • Pre-heat a grill over medium high heat.
  • Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, fish sauce, sriracha and lime juice in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until well incorporated.
  • Add the chicken breast to the mixing bowl and mix until chicken is fully coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or overnight before proceeding.
  • Grill chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side or until internal cooking temperature reaches 165 degrees and exterrior is caramelized.
  • Allow the chicken to cool for 5 minutes before slicing on a bias; Reserve warm.

Pickled Vegetables

  • Add all ingredients except for carrots and daikon to a medium sauce pot set over medium-high heat.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil while whisking periodically to prevent burning.
  • Add the carrots to heat-safe container and continue by pouring the rice wine mixture over the carrots.
  • allow to cool to room temperature, cover and refrigerate until needed.
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