Cooking influencer Anthea Malialis, known as the Jacket Potato Queen, has unveiled a mouth-watering Chicken Caesar jacket potato recipe from her new cookbook, Super Home Cook. The dish combines a crispy potato skin with garlicky mash, creamy Caesar chicken, crunchy lettuce, crispy bacon, herby pitta croutons, and a generous grating of Parmesan.
A Game-Changer for Comfort Food Lovers
“This one’s a game-changer!” says Anthea. “A crispy jacket potato filled with garlicky mash, creamy Caesar chicken, crunchy lettuce, crispy bacon, herby pitta croutons and loads of Parmesan. Comfort food with serious crunch and flavour.”
The British Greek Cypriot mum has built a thriving online platform, Super Home Cook, where she shares bold recipes that solve the daily dinner dilemma. Her new cookbook is packed with simple, crowd-pleasing recipes, and the Chicken Caesar jacket potato is already a standout.
How to Make the Perfect Chicken Caesar Jacket Potato
This recipe serves two and takes about 75 minutes from start to finish. Preheat the oven to 200C (180C fan, gas mark 6). Pierce two large baking potatoes with a fork, brush with olive oil, season with sea salt, and wrap in foil. Bake for 50-60 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for another 15 minutes to crisp the skins.
While the potatoes bake, season two chicken breasts (or eight mini-fillets) with one tablespoon of dried Italian herbs, one tablespoon of garlic granules, and a drizzle of olive oil. Pan-fry until golden and cooked through, then let cool and slice. Mix with four tablespoons of Caesar dressing and set aside.
For the croutons, cut one pitta bread into small squares, spray with olive oil, and season with Italian herbs. Bake on a tray for six minutes until golden and crisp.
Assembling the Dish
Once the potatoes are done, cut them open and mash the inside with two tablespoons of garlic butter. Season with salt and pepper, then grate over some Parmesan. Spoon over the Caesar chicken mix, add shredded iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon pieces, and the pitta croutons. Drizzle with the remaining two tablespoons of Caesar dressing and finish with an extra grating of Parmesan. Serve immediately for the perfect crisp, creamy, cheesy bite.
More Potato Inspiration and Cookbook Deals
If you love spuds, there are plenty of other potato-focused cookbooks on offer. Save 21% on Super Home Cook by Anthea Malialis, now £17.49 at World of Books. Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book by Poppy O'Toole is down to £18.03 on Amazon, featuring easy recipes from the TikTok star and Michelin-trained chef, including her internet-famous crispy potato salad. Save 59% on Potato: Baked, Mashed, Roast, Fried by James Martin, down to £9.41 on Amazon, with more than 130 recipes and techniques. The Potato Book by John Clark Newsham, a love letter to the humble spud first published towards the end of World War One, costs £11.35 at Hive and is filled with practical advice and historical info. Prices correct at the time of publication.
More Salad Recipes to Try
For more salad inspiration, try an easy Greek salad to eat on its own or as a side, a mum's 'best' potato salad with a couple of twists, or Mary Berry’s 10-minute summer salad that’s perfect for hot evenings.
