Chicken Caesar Toasts

Mini chicken Caesar salads make a popular appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 114 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to center position and heat oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.)

Step 4

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.)