5rashers ofbaconOptional, use chicken bacon instead
1baguette for the croutonswhite or whole-wheat will work
1egg (whisked)
20graw flaked almonds
2crispy lettuceiceberg or romaine lettuce hearts will do
50gsmooth cream cheese (reduced fat)
1tbspmayonnaise
2tspdijon mustard
garlic powder
smoked paprika
grounded salt and black pepper
olive oil
3anchovies, finely chopped (optional)
2boiled eggs, halved (optional)
Instructions
Using a wooden board, place boneless chicken breasts between two pieces in a resealable plastic bag
Starting in the centre and working out to the edges, pound lightly with the flat side of a meat mallet until the chicken is even in thickness then slice the bacon slices and place them on half of the baking sheet that has been lightly greased
Slice the baguette in half and then into quarters, toss it with egg, garlic powder, and salt spread them on the baking sheet with the bacon and bake
They only take 10 minutes to bake (but if you have really fresh bread, they'll take longer to get golden brown) Place them under the grill for a minute, this will definitely help them to become crispy
Just keep your eye on it, remove from the oven and set aside
Season the chicken breasts with paprika and garlic powder then place a heavy-based skillet on medium to high heat, add a little olive oil, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook the chicken on both sides for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until cooked, set aside to rest
When plating the salad, mix the cream cheese, dijon mustard, anchovies and mayonnaise
Break up the washed lettuce, dry them with a paper towel then place the lettuce in your favourite salad bowl and mix well with the dressing
Sprinkle the croutons and bacon on the salad, slice the chicken breasts, add this to the salad and sprinkle with the almonds
Serve with boiled eggs, this is optional, serve immediately with more salad dressing