Description
Crispy bacon and melted cheese complement this Alice Springs chicken recipe, showcasing a delightful Australian-inspired dish. Savor each juicy bite with a perfect blend of honey mustard, tender chicken, and golden-brown edges that promise comforting flavors you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breast portions (skinless)
- 6 bacon slices
- 2 cups (16 oz/480 ml) Colby/Jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups (16 oz/480 ml) button mushrooms (sliced)
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) honey
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) yellow grainy mustard
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp corn syrup (optional, for sweetness adjustment)
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- ¼ tbsp onion powder
- ¼ tbsp chicken seasoning
- ¼ tsp onion flakes
Instructions
- Preparation: Mix chicken seasoning, onion powder, and paprika to create a robust seasoning blend for the chicken breasts.
- Bacon Preparation: Crisp bacon in a skillet over medium heat, removing and draining on paper towels once golden brown.
- Sauce Creation: Whisk honey, Dijon mustard, dried onion flakes, mayonnaise, and corn syrup in a saucepan over low heat until smooth and well-integrated.
- Chicken Seasoning: Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with the prepared seasoning mixture, allowing 45 minutes for flavor absorption.
- Searing Process: Brown the marinated chicken in the same skillet with residual bacon fat, developing a rich golden crust for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Assembly: Line a baking dish with foil, arrange seared chicken, drizzle honey mustard sauce, top with mushroom slices, scatter bacon crumbles, and generously cover with Colby Jack cheese.
- Baking: Place in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts completely and becomes gloriously bubbly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, allow 3-4 minutes resting time for flavor melding, then serve alongside a fresh vegetable accompaniment.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Let chicken absorb seasoning blend for 45 minutes to maximize flavor depth and tenderness.
- Bacon Fat Magic: Use residual bacon grease in skillet for browning chicken, adding extra richness and depth to the meat’s flavor profile.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Watch cheese carefully during final baking stage to achieve perfect golden, bubbly coverage without burning.
- Resting Period Matters: Allow chicken to rest 3-4 minutes after baking to help juices redistribute, ensuring each bite remains moist and flavorful.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking, Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg