Aussie Chicken & Cheesy Crouton Salad
with Ranch Dressing & Caramelised Onion
- Gluten
- Soy
- Wheat
- Eggs
- Milk
- May contain traces of allergens
- Eggs
- Milk
- Sesame
- Lupin
- Almond
- Hazelnut
You won't believe how simple it is to make this delicious salad. From the crunchy croutons to sweet caramelised onions and tender chicken, once you’ve got this baby down, soggy supermarket salads will be a distant memory. This recipe is under 650kcal per serving.
Ingredients
1
carrot
1
tomato
1
brown onion
1
Bake-At-Home Ciabatta
(Contains: Gluten, Soy, Wheat May be present: Eggs, Milk, Sesame, Lupin, Almond, Hazelnut)
1 packet
chicken breast
1 packet
ranch dressing
(Contains: Eggs, Milk)
1 bag
mixed salad leaves
1 packet
Parmesan cheese
(Contains: Milk)
1 sachet
Aussie spice blend
Not included in your delivery
1
olive oil
1 tbs
balsamic vinegar
1 tsp
brown sugar
Utensils
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • Thickly slice carrot into half-moons. Cut tomato into thick wedges. • Place prepped veggies on a lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Roast until tender, 25-30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice brown onion. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring, until softened, 5-6 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium, then add the balsamic vinegar, the brown sugar and a splash of water. Mix well. Cook until dark and sticky, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
• Meanwhile, cut or tear bake-at-home ciabatta into bite-sized chunks. • Place torn ciabatta on a second lined oven tray. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle over 1/2 the shaved Parmesan cheese. • Toss to coat, then bake until golden, 5-8 minutes.
• While the croutons are baking, place your hand flat on top of each chicken breast and slice through horizontally to make two thin steaks. • In a large bowl, combine Aussie spice blend and a drizzle of olive oil. Add chicken, turn to coat. • Wipe out frying pan, then return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken, until cooked through (when no longer pink inside), 3-6 minutes each side (cook in batches if your pan is getting crowded).
TIP: The spice blend will char slightly in the pan, this adds to the flavour!
• While the chicken is cooking, combine ranch dressing and a drizzle of olive oil in a second large bowl. • Add mixed salad leaves, roast veggies and cheesy croutons. Gently toss to combine. Season to taste.
• Slice Aussie chicken. • Divide cheesy crouton salad between plates. • Top with chicken, spooning over any juices from the pan. • Spoon caramelised onion over chicken. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Many loved the delicious blend of flavours, especially praising the Aussie spice mix, caramelised onions, and cheesy croutons.
- Ease of prep: While some found it quick and simple, others felt it had too many steps for a weeknight meal.
- Suggestions: Several recommended adding bacon, avocado, or sweet potato. Some preferred fresh tomatoes instead of roasted.
- Leftovers: Best eaten fresh; croutons can get soggy if stored. Some enjoyed it cold for lunch the next day.
- Portions: Views varied; some found it filling while others wanted more chicken or salad greens.
