chicken caesar tray bake

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• 1. step 1Preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Season the chicken well. Place, skin side up, in a large roasting pan or oven-safe serving dish. Place bacon around chicken. Pour 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook in the oven for 25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the bacon is crisp.
  2. step 2Meanwhile, tear the ciabatta into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of oil and seasonings. Add to the chicken can/dish during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  3. step 3To make the dressing, finely grate 25g Parmesan cheese and blend together the mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and anchovies in the small bowl of a food processor until smooth. Sprinkle generously with black pepper (no salt needed).
  4. step FourOnce the chicken is cooked, remove the pan/dish from the oven and preheat the grill to high heat. Add the lettuce wedges to the mold/plate and pour in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Grill for 2 to 3 minutes, until the lettuce is slightly charred and the croutons are golden and crisp.
  5. step FiveDrizzle over the dressing, season with more freshly ground black pepper, and grate the remaining Parmesan cheese. serve.