chicken caesar toasts

Ingredients

• Servings: 48
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil, plus
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 12-inch baguettes, cut into 48 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• 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.)