Chicken Caesar Flatbread Recipe (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken Marinade

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - 2 teaspoons dried thyme
06 - 1 teaspoon salt
07 - Freshly ground black pepper

→ Crispy Chickpeas

08 - 1 can (14 oz) chickpeas, drained and patted dry
09 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 tablespoon olive oil

→ Caesar Dressing

12 - 1/2 cup aioli or mayonnaise
13 - 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
14 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce
15 - 1 teaspoon white miso paste
16 - Fresh ground black pepper

→ Assembly

17 - 4 large soft flatbreads
18 - 4 strips streaky bacon
19 - 1 Romaine lettuce heart, shredded
20 - 3 scallions (spring onions), finely sliced

# Instructions:

01 - Start by getting those chicken flavors going! In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, crushed garlic, thyme, salt, and a generous grind of black pepper. Toss in your diced chicken thighs until every piece is coated in that delicious marinade. If you've got time, let it hang out in the fridge for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours - but no stress if you need to cook it right away!
02 - Here's where the magic happens! Heat your oven to a toasty 480°F/250°C. On a paper-lined baking tray, toss your drained chickpeas with smoked paprika, salt, and olive oil until they're all dressed up. Pop them in the oven for 15 minutes until they're golden and irresistibly crunchy.
03 - Spread your marinated chicken pieces in a single layer on another lined baking tray. Slide it into the hot oven and let it cook for about 20 minutes, until you see those gorgeous golden char marks forming around the edges.
04 - While everything's cooking, let's make that amazing dressing! In a bowl, mix together your aioli, freshly grated Parmesan, miso paste, fish sauce, and a good crack of black pepper until it's smooth and creamy.
05 - Get your bacon super crispy in a hot frying pan (about 5 minutes should do it). In a big bowl, toss together your shredded lettuce, scallions, half of those amazing crispy chickpeas, and half of your Caesar dressing until everything's nicely coated.
06 - Time to bring it all together! Layer your dressed salad onto each flatbread, top with that beautiful charred chicken, scatter over the remaining crispy chickpeas, and finish with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan, a drizzle of Caesar dressing, and a final crack of black pepper. Now that's a feast!

# Notes:

01 - This recipe is perfect for meal prep! The cooked chicken stays delicious for up to 4 days in the fridge.
02 - For the crunchiest experience, keep the dressing separate until you're ready to dig in.
03 - Feel free to swap chicken thighs for breasts, or replace miso paste with Dijon mustard if needed.

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