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Panzanella Salad with Pesto Chicken

Recipe by Foodbank

Support the brands that support Foodbank. This recipe is made with Helga's Mixed Grain bread.

Panzanella Salad with Chicken
Prep 10 minCook 20 minServes 4
IngredientsMethod

Chicken and croutons

  • 4 slices Helga's Mixed Grain bread, roughly torn into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 150g pesto
  • 1/3 cup light cooking cream
  • 4 small chicken breast fillets, trimmed

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 small cloves garlic, crushed
  • Squeeze lemon juice

Salad

  • 100g baby rocket
  • 1/2 cup mini bocconcini balls, torn
  • 250g mixed cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup marinated olives
  • 1/2 small red onion, sliced
  • Handful basil leaves, torn

Chicken and croutons

  1. Preheat oven 180°C and line two baking trays with baking paper
  2. Toss torn bread with the olive oil, garlic and oregano. Place in a single layer on one baking tray and cook in oven for 10 minutes. Turn over and cook for a further 5 minutes or until toasted. Set aside
  3. To make the pesto chicken, combine the pesto and cream in a small bowl. Place the chicken on the second baking tray and top with pesto mix. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until cooked through

Dressing

  1. Add all dressing ingredients to a small jar with lid and shake well to combine. Set aside

Salad

  1. Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine
  2. Assemble salad ingredients on a platter or large dish, scatter through toasted bread pieces and drizzle with dressing
  3. Serve with cooked pesto chicken
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