Chicken and Bacon Caesar Bowls

Ingredients

• Rice

  • 2 cups (500 ml) chicken broth or water
  • 1 cup (200 g) long-grain parboiled rice

• Sheet-Pan Toppings

  • 6 slices less salt bacon (see note)
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated
  • 1 garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • 3 cups (150 g) day-old bread, cubed

• Dressing

  • 1/2 cup (35 g) fresh Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for serving
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 4 anchovy fillets, chopped (optional)

• Bowls

  • 2 romaine lettuce hearts, leaves torn
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • Lemon wedges, for serving