CHICKEN, BACON & WATERCRESS BAGUETTES

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This hearty baguette will really hit the spot when feeding a hungry crowd for lunch

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 2.53 milligram of sodium

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