Chicken caesar & crispy prosciutto bites

Method 1

Ingredients

2 cooked skinless chicken breasts

cut into small pieces

2 anchovies

finely chopped

15g parmesan

finely grated

4 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp soured cream

1 tsp Dijon mustard

½ tsp garlic granules

1 tbsp chopped chives

plus extra to serve

½ lemon

juiced

20 small crispbreads

or melba toasts

6 cooked smoked bacon rashers

finely chopped

step 1

Tip the chicken pieces, anchovies, parmesan, mayonnaise, soured cream, mustard, garlic granules, chives and lemon juice into a bowl, then mix together to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to two days.

step 2

Spoon teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the crispbreads, then top with the chopped bacon and more chives.

Method 2

🥓 Chicken Caesar & Crispy Prosciutto Bites

⏱️ Ready in: 30 minutes

Makes: 12–16 bites

🛒 Ingredients:

For the bites:

2 cooked chicken breasts (or ~250g roast chicken), shredded or finely chopped

6–8 slices of prosciutto

12–16 small lettuce leaves (e.g. baby gem, cos/romaine hearts — washed & dried)

2 tbsp parmesan, finely grated or shaved

Croutons, crushed or whole mini ones (optional, for crunch)

For the Caesar-style dressing:

3 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp lemon juice

1 anchovy fillet, finely mashed (or 1/2 tsp anchovy paste – optional)

1 garlic clove, finely minced

1 tbsp finely grated parmesan

Freshly ground black pepper

🔪 Method:

1. Crisp the prosciutto:

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Lay prosciutto slices on a baking tray lined with parchment.

Bake for 8–10 minutes until crisp.

Cool, then break into shards or crumble.

2. Make the Caesar dressing:

In a small bowl, whisk together mayo, mustard, lemon juice, anchovy (if using), garlic, parmesan, and black pepper until smooth.

Taste and adjust — more lemon for tang, or a splash of water if too thick.

3. Prep the chicken:

Toss the shredded or chopped chicken with a few spoonfuls of the dressing until coated but not too wet.

4. Assemble the bites:

Lay out the lettuce leaves on a platter.

Spoon a little chicken mixture into each.

Top with a piece of crispy prosciutto, a shaving of parmesan, and optionally a few mini croutons.

Finish with a small drizzle of dressing and extra black pepper.

🌿 Optional Add-ons:

Chopped chives or parsley for a fresh finish

A tiny squeeze of lemon over the top before serving

Serve with toothpicks for easy grabbing

🧊 Make-ahead tip:

Chicken can be mixed with dressing and kept in the fridge for up to a day.

Prosciutto can be crisped and stored in an airtight container.

Assemble just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

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