Warm chicken, pancetta & watercress salad
9
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 5 min • Cook: 15 min • Serves: 4 • Difficulty: Easy
Smoky pancetta adds depth of flavour to this delicious warm chicken and ciabatta crouton salad.


Ingredients
Chicken breast, skinless, raw
2 medium
Olive Oil
2 tablespoon(s)
Ciabatta Bread
125 g
Garlic
2 clove(s)
Pancetta
100 g
Red onion
½ small
Watercress
85 g
Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon(s), level
Asda Cider Vinegar
2 tablespoon(s)
Chives, Fresh
2 teaspoon(s)
Instructions
1
Use a rolling pin to flatten the chicken between two pieces of cling film and then brush with half the oil. Heat a griddle pan over a high heat and cook the chicken for 5 minutes on each side.
2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C, fan 180°C, gas mark 6. Rub the ciabatta all over with the cut side of the halved garlic clove. Cut into cubes and put on a baking tray. Season and bake for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and golden.
3
While the chicken and croutons are cooking, heat a frying pan over a high heat. Add the diced pancetta and fry for 5 minutes until crisp and golden. Remove and drain on kitchen paper.
4
Tear the griddled chicken into strips and put in large bowl. Toss together with the pancetta, croutons, red onion and watercress. Divide between 4 plates.
5
Whisk together the mustard, crushed garlic and vinegar. Drizzle over the salad and serve garnished with the chives.
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