Chicken and Bacon Ranch Sliders

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Zest of ½ lemon
• Salt & pepper
• 6 rashers streaky bacon
• 8 slider buns or 16 smaller slider buns
• 1 pack of Mozzarella
• 4–5 tbsp Newman’s Own Creamy Mediterranean Ranch Dressing
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced

Method

1. Preheat a grill pan or frying pan over a medium heat.
2. In a bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the chicken.
3. Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crisp, then set aside.
4. Grill the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through. Leave to rest for a few minutes before slicing.
5. Slice the slider buns in half and place the bases on a baking tray.
6. Spread Newman’s Own Creamy Mediterranean Ranch Dressing over the bottom halves of the buns.
7. Top with mozzarella and place in the oven until melted.
8. Layer on the sliced chicken, crispy bacon and red onion, along with any optional toppings.
9. Sprinkle over the cheddar, then place the tops of the slider buns on.
10. Brush or spread a little more ranch dressing over the tops and finish with a sprinkle of parsley.
11. Return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until golden and warmed through.
12. Serve immediately and enjoy.