No-Knead Chicken & Corn Ciabatta (Meal Prep Hero!)
*Crusty artisan bread meets American flavors—perfect for busy families. 22g protein/serving!*
【Why You’ll Love This】
🔥 Zero kneading •
🕒 15 mins prep •
🧊 Freezer-friendly
【Ingredient recipe】
Bread flour
Chicken breast
Fresh corn
【Visual Steps 】
1. Dump-and-Stir Dough
▢ Mix 1¼ cups warm water (100°F) + 2 tsp instant yeast
▢ Add 2½ cups bread flour + ½ tsp salt
▢ Stir until no dry spots → Cover → Rest 40 mins
(Pro Tip: Use clear container to watch bubbles form!)
2. Fold-In Fillings Like a Pro
① Prep add-ins:
1 cup diced cooked chicken
¾ cup corn kernels (pat DRY!)
② Wet-hand method:
Dip hands in water → Scoop bottom → Fold over center
Rotate bowl → Repeat x 8 → Cover → Rest 40 mins
3. Heat Hack
Your Kitchen Temp Action
Below 75°F Countertop rest
Above 75°F Fridge slow-rise
4. Shape & Bake
① Dust surface GENEROUSLY with flour
② Gently flip dough out
③ Fold into rectangle → Rest 15 mins under bowl
④ Cut into 6 pieces → Bake at 450°F 20 mins
(Crisp Secret: Throw ice cubes in oven bottom for steam!)
【American-ized Meal Prep Tricks】
🚀 Freezer Hack: Par-bake 15 mins → Freeze → Finish baking when needed
🌮 Kid-Approved Twists:
Pizza Style: Pepperoni + shredded mozz
Tex-Mex: Black beans + pickled jalapeños
🥗 Diet Swaps:
Keto: Swap 1 cup flour for almond flour
Vegan: Tofu scramble + jackfruit “chicken”
Top 3 Google Q&As (We Answer First!)
Q: Why dense bread?
A: Overhandling dough after final fold → Touch max 10 seconds!
Q: All-purpose flour ok?
A: Yes! Reduce water to 1 cup + 1 tbsp
Q: Storage pro-tip?
A: Paper bag × 3 days → Refresh at 350°F for 5 mins
Nutrition Spotlight
Per serving (1/6 recipe):
🔥 320 cal • 💪 22g protein • 🌾 4g fiber
