Name: Chicken caesar salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Caesar dressing; 4 slices (180g) white bread; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4 rindless bacon rashers, sliced thinly; 3 cup (480g) coarsely chopped barbecue chicken; 3 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated; 6 green onions, sliced thinly; 1 cup (80g) flaked parmesan; 3/4 cup (225g) whole egg mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped finely; 3 teaspoon dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon water

Chicken caesar salad

A classic staple on many restaurant menus, the combination of tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, flaky parmesan and crunchy croutons drizzled with a creamy Caesar dressing is unbeatable.

Serves 4

Prep

25M

Cook

20M

Total

45M

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Ingredients

Caesar dressing

4 slices (180g) white bread

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 rindless bacon rashers, sliced thinly

3 cup (480g) coarsely chopped barbecue chicken

3 baby cos lettuce, leaves separated

6 green onions, sliced thinly

1 cup (80g) flaked parmesan

3/4 cup (225g) whole egg mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lemon juice

4 anchovy fillets, drained, chopped finely

3 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 tablespoon water

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).

2.Make caesar dressing: Blend or process ingredients until all smooth.

3.Remove crusts from bread and discard. Cut bread into 2cm squares. Toss with oil in a medium bowl. Place on oven tray in a single layer. Toast 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on tray.

4.Meanwhile, cook bacon in small frying pan over medium heat, stirring, until crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.

5.Combine chicken, bacon, croutons, dressing and lettuce in a large bowl. Add green onions and cheese. Toss to combine. Divide salad among shallow bowls.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. You will need 1 large barbecue chicken for this recipe.
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