Chicken Caesar Toasts
8 garlic cloves
1/2 cup, plus 2 tbsp olive oil
2 baguettes, cut into 48 1/2 inch slices
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp finely grated zest and 3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus shavings for garnish
3 cups of shredded breast meat from large rotisserie chicken
4 cups baby salad greens, romaine, if possible
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 olive
oil. Continue to process for about 30 second, then strain oil through a fine mesh
strainer. Add 2/3rds 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 tbsp lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan, and
reserved garlic in a small bowl. At 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 tsp olive oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
Drizzle in remaining 1 tbsp lemon juice; toss again. Top each toast with a portion
of greens, chicken and a Parmesan shaving. Toasts can stand uncovered up to 2 hours.