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    Costco · Comfort classics

    Chicken Bakes

    Kirkland Signature

    Air-fry it instead of microwaving and the crust gets crisp and golden like the food court's. A quick Caesar salad on the side turns it into a full Costco-at-home dinner.

    The food court favorite, sold frozen in six-packs. Fans argue about whether it's as good as the food court one (some call it the "chicken fake"). Tasting Table says the air fryer is the answer.

    The box saysBake about 20 minutes at 400°F, or air-fry.
    Chef's upgrade5 min on top of the box, serves 2

    Make it taste homemade

    Air-fried chicken bake with a two-minute Caesar

    A brush of garlic butter and Parmesan on the crust before it cooks is what the food court does. The Caesar is a shortcut dressing made in the salad bowl.

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    You need

    • 2 Kirkland Signature Chicken Bakes, frozen
    • 1 tbsp melted butter mixed with 1 small grated garlic clove
    • 3 tbsp grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, divided
    • 1 heart of romaine, chopped
    • 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire
    • Black pepper and a handful of croutons

    How to make it

    1. Brush the frozen bakes with the garlic butter and sprinkle with 1 tbsp of the Parmigiano.
    2. Air-fry at 360°F for 14 to 16 minutes, turning once, until the crust is crisp and golden and the center is hot (165°F).
    3. Meanwhile whisk the mayo, lemon juice, Dijon, Worcestershire and lots of black pepper in a big bowl.
    4. Add the romaine, croutons and the rest of the Parmigiano and toss.
    5. Rest the bakes 2 minutes, cut them in half and serve with the salad.

    Chef's own upgrade, in our words. Save it and it opens in Chef Amazing with a timeline, the prep laid out and what you already have.

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