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savory chicken garlic bread

Chicken Garlic Bread

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 large baking tray
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Small bowl
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 pastry brush (optional
  • 1 Grater

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large loaf garlic bread or 1 large baguette sliced in half lengthwise
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 300 gram boneless chicken breast cut into small cubes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 6 clove garlic finely minced
  • 3 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and add the cubed chicken.
  • Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning, then cook until the pieces are golden and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic, then sauté on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant without browning.
  • Transfer the garlic butter to a small bowl and mix in 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, sour cream, chili flakes, and 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley, stirring until evenly coated.
  • Place the garlic bread or sliced baguette halves on the baking tray, cut side up.
  • Brush or spread the garlic butter generously over the cut side of the bread.
  • Evenly distribute the creamy chicken mixture over the buttered bread.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken layer, then top with parmesan if using.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling and the edges of the bread are crisp.
  • Turn the oven to broil or grill mode for 1 to 2 minutes to lightly brown the cheese on top, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  • Remove the chicken garlic bread from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  • Slice into portions and garnish with any remaining chopped parsley before serving warm.

Notes

For best results, cut the chicken quite small so it cooks quickly and sits comfortably on the bread without falling off, and avoid overloading the bread to keep it crisp instead of soggy. If using a plain baguette rather than ready-made garlic bread, you can increase the garlic, butter, and herbs to boost flavor, and lightly toast the bread for a few minutes before topping to create a sturdier base. Different cheeses like provolone, gouda, or pepper jack can be swapped in for variety, and leftover rotisserie chicken can be used instead of cooking fresh chicken, just season it well. Always let the bread rest briefly after baking so the toppings set slightly and are easier to slice and serve.
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