Creative chicken Caesar salad in bread baskets
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Why settle for a standard Caesar salad when you can elevate it with this creative presentation? Introducing the chicken Caesar salad in bread baskets — a delicious combination of crisp bread cups filled with creamy Caesar-dressed chicken, perfect for serving as an appetizer or light meal.
With the help of an Electrolux built-in oven, this recipe comes together seamlessly, combining innovative cooking techniques with classic flavours.
Chicken Caesar salad: Ingredients
This recipe makes 5 servings and is perfect for a family gathering or dinner party.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: Approximately 40 minutes
For Caesar salad dressing:
- 250 g mayonnaise
- 25 g Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 anchovy fillets
- 3 crushed garlic cloves
- Salt & black pepper to taste
For poaching chicken:
- 25 g chopped carrot
- 50 g chopped onion
- 25 g chopped celery
- 1 thyme bouquet garni (bay leaf, parsley stems, black peppercorns, thyme)
- 1 chicken breast
- Salt to taste
- Water as required
Additional ingredients:
- Bread slices (for bread baskets/bread cups)
- Cherry tomatoes, halved (for garnish)
- Chives (for garnish)
How to make chicken Caesar salad in bread baskets: Step-by-step guide
Prepare the Caesar salad dressing
1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, anchovy fillets, and crushed garlic.
2. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
Poach the chicken
1. In a GN pan, fill water to fully submerge the chicken breast. Add carrot, onion, celery, and bouquet garni. Season the water with salt.
2. To set the chicken to poach, select Full Steam function
in the UltimateTaste 900 built-in single oven. Set the temperature to 95°C and insert the food probe 
. Set the food probe temperature at 74°C.3. The oven will automatically stop when the chicken is perfectly poached, which takes approximately 25 minutes.
4. Allow the chicken to cool, then cut into small dices and mix with the Caesar dressing.
Create the bread baskets
1. Take a slice of bread, remove the crusts, and roll it as thin as possible with a rolling pin, being careful not to tear it.
2. Place the thinly rolled bread slice between two small tartlet shells.
3. Use the Pizza function on the oven to bake at 200°C for 7 minutes.
4. Remove the tartlet shells, place the bread cups back into the oven, and bake for an additional 5 minutes for a crispy, evenly browned finish.
Assemble the chicken Caesar salad with bread basket
1. Fill each bread cup with the prepared chicken Caesar salad filling.
2. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and freshly chopped chives for added color and flavor.
FAQs about chicken Caesar salad with bread basket
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Can I make this salad ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the components (dressing, poached chicken, and bread baskets) in advance and store them separately in airtight containers. Assemble just before serving to keep everything fresh and crisp.
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Can I use store-bought Caesar dressing?
Absolutely! While homemade dressing adds a personal touch, store-bought options work well for convenience.
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How do I ensure the bread baskets don’t stick to the tartlet shell?
Lightly grease the tartlet shells or molds before placing the bread slices.
