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Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs Chicken
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Alice Springs Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring juicy, tender chicken breasts topped with a creamy mayonnaise and BBQ sauce mixture, sautéed mushrooms, crispy thick-cut bacon, and melted sharp cheddar cheese. Ideal for family dinners or casual entertaining, this recipe combines rich, smoky, and tangy layers to create a crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to prepare and customizable to your taste.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 6–8 thick-cut bacon strips
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Vegetables

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

Sauces and Oils

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce (smoky and tangy)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or butter (for sautéing)

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a nice sear and prevent steaming during cooking.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the thick-cut bacon strips until they become crispy and golden brown. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain excess fat while keeping the bacon crunchy.
  3. Sauté the Mushrooms and Garlic: In the same skillet, add olive oil or butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms with minced garlic until tender and fragrant. This adds savory depth to the dish.
  4. Cook the Chicken: Heat a clean pan to medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown on one side; then flip to cook the other side. This step locks in the juices, keeping the chicken moist and flavorful throughout.
  5. Assemble with Sauce, Cheese, and Bacon: Mix the mayonnaise and BBQ sauce together to create a creamy, tangy topping. Spread the sauce mixture generously over each cooked chicken breast. Then layer sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon strips, and shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top.
  6. Bake Until Gooey and Golden: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Transfer the assembled chicken to an oven-safe dish and bake for about 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts fully, bubbles, and turns slightly golden.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken by letting it sit out for 15 minutes before cooking to promote even cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear.
  • Choose a quality smoky and tangy BBQ sauce for best flavor.
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to retain juiciness.
  • Use fresh ingredients like garlic, mushrooms, and cheese for maximum flavor impact.

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