Dirty Chicken and Bacon Fries (Print Version)
Crispy chips with chicken, bacon, cheese, caramelised onions, and a zesty sauce, all loaded in layers.
# Ingredients:
→ Main components
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21 ounces frozen oven chips
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1.1 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
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5.3 ounces smoked bacon, diced
→ Seasonings
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1 tablespoon garlic granules
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1/2 tablespoon Italian mixed herbs
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Pinch of salt
→ Cheese
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2.1 ounces mature cheddar cheese, grated
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2.1 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated
→ Vegetables
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3 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
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1 gherkin, finely diced
→ Fats and oils
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
→ Sauce
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4 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 teaspoon gherkin vinegar
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1 tablespoon American yellow mustard
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1/2 tablespoon tomato ketchup
→ Garnish
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven and cook the oven chips according to package directions until golden and crisp.
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Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and toss with garlic granules and mixed herbs. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned chicken and diced bacon together until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is golden and crispy. Set aside.
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In a separate pan over medium-low heat, add the vegetable oil and sliced onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deeply caramelised and golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Once the oven chips are cooked, transfer to an oven-safe platter. Season with salt as needed. Layer evenly with the cooked chicken and bacon, then sprinkle both cheddar and mozzarella over the top.
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Place under the grill or in an air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbling.
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In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, finely diced gherkin, gherkin vinegar, American mustard, tomato ketchup, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together thoroughly until smooth.
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Drizzle the prepared sauce generously over the hot loaded fries. Top with caramelized onions and garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired.
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Transfer to serving plates and enjoy while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
For extra crispiness, cook the oven chips in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the baking tray.
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Adjust the sauce ingredients to taste or add a dash of hot sauce for heat.