Cheesy Alice Springs Chicken (Print Version)
Tender chicken topped with cheese, crispy bacon, and mushrooms baked to golden perfection.
# Ingredients:
Poultry
01 -
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, approximately 170 g (6 oz) each
Fats and Oils
02 -
2 tablespoons olive oil for searing
Meats
03 -
6 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
Vegetables
04 -
½ cup sliced mushrooms, sautéed
Cheeses
05 -
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
06 -
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Sauce
07 -
2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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2 tablespoons mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
Seasoning
11 -
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
12 -
Fresh parsley, chopped
# Instructions:
01 -
Set the oven to 190°C (375°F) to preheat while preparing other components.
02 -
In a small bowl, thoroughly combine honey, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
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Over medium heat, cook the bacon slices in a skillet until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels, reserving a small amount of drippings in the skillet.
04 -
Season chicken breasts evenly with salt and pepper. Add olive oil to the skillet with bacon drippings and sear chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
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Transfer seared chicken breasts to a baking dish. Coat each piece generously with the prepared honey mustard sauce. Layer sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon strips, then top with shredded Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses.
06 -
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) and the cheese is melted and golden.
07 -
Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the baked chicken and serve immediately while hot.
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) for safe consumption.