Basil and lemon chicken salad on toasted ciabatta

 

With peppery rocket, zesty lemon and succulent chicken, this is bruschetta with a difference.

Cooking Time

15 minutes

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 8 slices ciabatta (crusty Italian bread)
• Olive oil spray
• 1 garlic clove, halved
• 3 cups shredded Woolworths Country Roast Chicken
• 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
• 2 tbs fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tbs olive oil
• 100g baby rocket leaves
• 2 tbs shredded fresh basil
• 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 celery stick, trimmed, thinly sliced

Method

1. Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill on high. Spray both sides of bread with oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes each side or until charred. Rub 1 side of each bread slice with the cut side of the garlic.
2. Meanwhile, combine the chicken, lemon rind, lemon juice, oil, rocket, basil, onion and celery in a large bowl.
3. Divide the bread among serving plates and top with the salad.

Notes

Ciabatta (crusty Italian bread), is only available when baked in-store at Woolworths.