Wednesday 6 August 2014

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad

Another recipe adapted from Jamie Oliver's 15 minute meals; I used cornflour instead of polenta and ordinary bread instead of ciabatta. Also did not add anchovy fillets to dressing - Rob and I both loved it.


2 skinless Chicken Breasts - cut into strips
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp polenta
4 slices pancetta - I used pre-bought cubes
2 shallots - I used small white onions
oil for cooking

4 slices ciabatta
1 clove garlic
2 little gem lettuces
Mixed tomatoes
balsamic vinegar
Cucumber slices
Cress - I used a bit of mint as cress had gone off

Dressing:-
Sprinkle of garlic powder
Tsp lemon juice
Tsp grated parmesan
4 tbsp fat free yogurt
Splash worcester sauce
tbsp red wine vinegar
Tsp english mustard
pinch of basil

Mix all ingredients for dressing and set aside
Toast bread and rub with garlic
Toss sliced tomatoes with balsamic vinegar and plate on top of lettuce with cucumber and cress
Fry pancetta and when nice and brown add sliced onions; cook for a few minutes ans set aside
Toss chicken in polenta and paprika
Cook chicken until nice and brown; add pancetta and onion back to pan and reheat

Serve toast fingers; chicken and salad with dressing on the side