Cheap & Easy Meal....Chicken Caesar Toasts...A new twist to an old favourite

    For those of you who love a Caesar Salad this is a modern twist to a classic recipe whilst also being a filling meal which is really quick to make.The girls and I had this for dinner last night and it was de-licious!! 

            
                              
                                CHICKEN CAESAR TOASTS


6 Rashers bacon
400g chicken tenderloins
8 slices thick white crusty bread
1 baby cos lettuce leaves, washed, shredded
1/4 cup caesar salad dressing
1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese


1. Cut bacon in half length-ways. Cut cross-ways into thin strips. Spray a large
    non-stick frying pan with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Cook bacon
    stirring for 5 mins. or until crisp. Transfer to a plate. Cover to keep warm.


2. Increase heat to medium-high. Cook chicken for 3-4 mins each side or until
    golden  and cooked through. Thickly slice chicken and add to plate with 
    bacon.


3. Preheat grill on medium-high. Grill bread for 2-3 mins each side or until 
    toasted.


4. Place lettuce, bacon, bacon, chicken and dressing in a bowl. Toss to 
    combine.Divide mixture between toast. Top with Parmesan.




    VON'S HINTS:-


* Use fat-reduced caesar salad dressing to make the recipe lower in fat.


* Instead of toasting the bread under the grill, save washing up and simply 
   butter both sides of the bread and cook in the same pan used to cook the 
   bacon and chicken.


* To make great savings buy bacon in bulk and divide into smaller rasher 
   portions, wrap in cling wrap and freeze. I haven't seen a better buy for bacon 
   where I can buy 1kg for $6.99, no fat or rind to deal with, perfect for cooking.      


* If you're a true Caesar salad fan and like me, you LOVE anchovies you could
   add it to the lettuce, bacon, chicken etc. I left it out of my recipe because 
   not all the kids like it, but if you're a true anchovy appreciator, you'll want 
   to throw some in !!