Kettle Brand Chip Pairings + A Summer Picnic

Nothing says summer quite like a an afternoon picnic and needless to say, I’ve definitely had picnics on my mind. In collaboration with Kettle Brand, I’ve come up with a few sandwich and chip pairings that are sure to make your next picnic extra delicious. Potato chips are the quintessential American snack and Kettle Brand takes things up a notch with their array of flavors and clean ingredients. Yay for non-GMO!   When I received my chip shipment I was intrigued and excited to find flavors like Pepperoncini, Sriracha and Maple Bacon, I immediately knew that I needed to think outside of the box when it came to pairing these fancy flavored chips with an appropriate sandwich.

The Cuban sandwich; made with ham, pork, swiss cheese and pickles, was the perfect compliment to these Dill Pickle flavored potato chips.

These Maple Bacon Potato Chips are seriously binge worthy. They have a slight smokey and sweet flavor which paired perfectly with this Chicken and Waffle Sandwich (which was topped with a tangy maple mustard sauce!)

While sandwiches and chips are a fool proof combo I was excited to get creative and try a variety of Kettle Brand flavors!

Fish and chips is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of Kettle Brand Sea Salt & Vinegar Chips. Paring my all time favorite chip flavor with a classic Tuna Salad Sandwich was a no brainer!

Pepperoncini flavored chips called for none other than the Classic Meatball Sub!

These Sriracha Potato Chips called for a truly special sandwich. Something that could balance without overpowering the spicy Sriracha flavor. This Bahn Mi with Sriracha mayo hit the nail on the head. A grilled Vietnamese five-spice chicken with the classic pickled vegetables made this Bahn Mi truly special and the perfect counterpart to Kettle Brand Sriracha Potato Chips!

Bahn Mi with Sriracha Mayo:
pair with Kettle Brand Sriracha Chips

Ingredients:
Grilled Vietnamese Five Spice Chicken 
– 3 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 large shallot, chopped
– 1 tablespoon, peeled and minced fresh ginger
– 2 teaspoons honey
– 1/3 cup soy sauce
– 2 tablespoons fish sauce
– 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
– 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
– 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs
Pickled Diakon, Carrot, Jalapeno
– 2 large carrots, thinly sliced into matchsticks
– 1 daikon, thinly sliced into matchsticks
– jalapeno, thinly sliced and seeds removed
– 1/2 cup white wine vinegar
– 1/2 cup rice vinegar
– 2 teaspoons raw sugar
– warm water if needed
Sriracha Mayo
– 1/3 cup mayo
– 1 teaspoon Sriracha, more or less depending on how spicy you want it.
Other
– 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
– cilantro
– French bread baguette cut into thirds

Directions:
Vietnamese Five Spice Chicken
– In a food processor or blender combine garlic, shallot, ginger and honey until well combined. Mix in the soy sauce, fish sauce, five-spice power and black pepper.
– Marinate chicken for 3 hours or up to overnight.
– Grill the chicken on medium heat, 7-10 minutes per side (you will know when its ready to flip, it should come off the grill easily. If it is sticking, its not ready!).
– Let cool for 5 minutes
Pickled Daikon, Carrot Jalapeno
– Add all ingredients into a mason jar or air-tight container. You want the vegetables to be completely covered by the liquid. Add warm water if necessary to cover vegetables.
– Let sit for at least 1 hour. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week
Sriracha Mayo
– Mix mayo and Sriracha togeter. Add more or less depending on heat preference.
Assemble your Bahn Mi:
– Slice your baguette and spread Sriracha mayo on the inside of the bread.
– Layer the cucumber, chicken and pickled vegetables. Top with fresh cilantro.
Enjoy with a side of Kettle Sriracha Chips!

Chicken & Waffle Sandwich with Maple Mustard Sauce:
pair with Kettle Brand Maple Bacon Chips

Ingredients:
Savory Waffle:
– 1 cup all purpose flour
– 3 tablespoons sugar
– 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
– 1 egg
– 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
– 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
– 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Maple Mustard Sauce:
– spicy dijon mustard
– yellow mustard
– maple syrup
Other:
– Fried Chicken (I purchased this from my grocery store deli)
– arugula
– avocado
– tomato

Directions:
Savory Waffle:
– In a mixing bowl combine all dry ingredients. Mix well. In a separate bowl combine all wet ingredients. Slowly add all dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
– Cook waffles according to your waffle maker’s instructions.
Maple Mustard Sauce:
– Combine equal parts of mustards and maple together. Mix well.
Assemble:
– Build your sandwich layering the fried chicken, arugula, tomato and avocado on the waffle. Drizzle the maple mustard sauce over the top and finish by topping with second waffle.
Enjoy with Kettle Brand Maple Bacon Chips!

Classic Turkey Italian Meatball Sub:
pair with Kettle Brand Pepperocini chips

Ingredients:
Turkey Meatballs
– 1 pound ground turkey
– 1/4 cup tomato sauce
– 1 egg
– 2 tablespoons onion, minced
– 2 tablespoons parsley, roughly chopped
– 1 tablespoon basil, roughly chopped
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Other:
– 1 cup tomato sauce
– pepperocini peppers
– mozzarella cheese
– 1 french baguette cut into thirds and sliced in half

Directions:
Meatballs:
– Heat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Form into 1 inch balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20- 25 minutes.
– In a skillet heat up remaining tomato sauce and add meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes.
– Assemble the sandwich- spread tomato sauce on each side of the bread, top with meatballs and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Enjoy with Kettle Brand Pepperocini Chips

In partnership with Kettle Brand Chips. A brand I support and love. All opinions and photos are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Sequins at Breakfast possible!