Chicken, bacon & watercress baguettes recipe

Ingredients

  • 50g watercress
  • 100ml crème fraîche
  • ½ lime
  • 6 rashers unsmoked back bacon, or 8 rashers streaky
  • 300g leftover roast chicken or chicken breasts poached in a little stock
  • 4 small baguettes or 1 large baguette, divided into 4

Method

  • Grab a large handful of the watercress, roughly snap off the large stalks, then put into a mini blender or food processor (or use a hand blender) with the crème fraîche and a good squeeze of lime juice. Whizz until the watercress is finely chopped, then season with pepper and chill until ready to assemble.

  • Fry the bacon (in batches if necessary) on a medium heat for 8-10 mins, turning, until golden and crispy. Meanwhile, shred or slice the chicken.

  • Split the baguettes in half lengthways and brush the insides with the juices from the bacon pan, then pile the chicken and bacon inside. Top with a handful of watercress, then finally add a good spoon of the watercress crème fraîche before you tuck in.

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