Two plates of Caesar salad with large golden croutons and shaved parmesan on a wooden board in a bright kitchen.

Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Don’t bin that leftover loaf! Use our simple method to transform freezer-stored bread into crunchy homemade croutons for the ultimate Chicken Caesar Salad. A brilliant way to reduce food waste.

Hovis Farmhouse Batch bread with a subtle shadow under it. The packaging is half transparent and half dark teal, decorated with wheats.

Made with Hovis® Farmhouse Batch

Preparation time: 10 mins

Cook time: 10-15 mins

Serves 2 people

Ingredients

Leftover Hovis Farmhouse Batch
Olive oil
Salt
Garlic powder
1 head of Romaine lettuce, chopped
Crispy chicken goujons, cooked and sliced
Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Caesar salad dressing

Tip

For the crunchiest results, don't crowd the baking tray! Spread the bread cubes out in a single layer with plenty of space between them. This allows the hot air to circulate, ensuring they crisp up evenly rather than steaming.

Method

Take your leftover bread from the freezer and allow it to defrost completely at room temperature.

Hands opening a loaf of Hovis Farmhouse Batch bread on a wooden cutting board in a bright, modern kitchen.

Cut the bread into bite-sized cubes. Place them in a bowl and coat thoroughly with a drizzle of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and a generous dusting of garlic powder. Toss until every cube is well-seasoned.

Close-up of a person slicing white bread into small cubes on a wooden cutting board to prepare homemade croutons.

Spread the bread cubes onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Bake in the oven (around 180°C) until they are golden brown and crispy.

Golden brown, toasted bread cubes seasoned with sea salt on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ready for a Caesar salad.

Chop the Romaine lettuce and add it to a large mixing bowl.

Close-up of a person's hands using a chef's knife to chop fresh romaine lettuce on a wooden cutting board in a bright kitchen.

Add the sliced crispy chicken goujons, a helping of grated Parmesan, and about half of your warm croutons to the bowl. Drizzle with Caesar dressing and toss until everything is fully combined.