How to Make Chicken Caesar Toasts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Caesar Toasts are a delicious and satisfying appetizer or light meal that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a twist on the classic Caesar salad, using toasted bread as the base instead of traditional romaine lettuce. The combination of tender, juicy chicken, creamy Caesar dressing, and grated Parmesan cheese creates a mouthwatering flavor profile that is sure to impress your friends and family.

These toasts are also incredibly easy to make, with minimal prep time and...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup olive oil, plus
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 12-inch baguettes, cut into 48 1/2-inch thick slices
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus shavings for garnish
  • 3 cups shredded breast from a large rotisserie chicken
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 cups baby salad greens, romaine, if possible

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 toasts

  • Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Mince garlic in a food processor or blender. With motor running, slowly add 1/2 cup of the olive oil. Continue to process for about 30 seconds, then strain oil through a fine-mesh strainer. Add 2/3 of the garlic back into the oil, and reserve remaining garlic for the dressing.
  • Arrange bread on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Brush garlic oil over bread. Toast until crisp and golden, about 7 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk mayonnaise, lemon zest and 2 Tbs. lemon juice, Worcestershire, grated Parmesan, and reserved garlic in a small bowl. (It can be covered and refrigerated for several hours.)
  • When ready to serve, toss dressing with chicken; season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss salad with remaining 2 tsps. of olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle in remaining 1 Tb. lemon juice; toss again. Top each toast with a portion of greens, chicken and a Parmesan shaving. (Toasts can stand uncovered for up to 2 hours.)
  • Nutrition

    114 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 157mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg