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Alice Springs Chicken with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese

Alice Springs Chicken with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese
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This Easy Alice Springs Chicken with Bacon & Cheddar Cheese combines juicy grilled chicken breasts with smoky bacon, tangy BBQ sauce, and melty sharp cheddar for a quick, flavorful dish perfect for any weeknight or family dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes, this recipe is simple to prepare, customizable, and loved by all ages.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Bacon & Cheese

  • 6 bacon strips
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

Sauce

  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (ensure gluten-free if needed)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides generously with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to build a flavorful base.
  2. Cook the Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat, reserving the bacon fat in the pan for extra flavor.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Using the reserved bacon fat, sear the chicken breasts in the skillet about 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through, locking in the juices.
  4. Add BBQ Sauce and Toppings: Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce over each cooked chicken breast. Top each with crumbled bacon and shredded sharp cheddar cheese for rich layers of flavor and texture.
  5. Melt the Cheese: Place the topped chicken under a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy and tender. Garnish optionally with fresh herbs and serve with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Even thickness: Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Bacon render: Use bacon fat for cooking chicken to boost smoky flavor naturally.
  • Watch the broiler: Keep close attention during broiling for perfectly melted cheese without burning.
  • Rest time: Let chicken rest 5 minutes before serving to lock in juices and improve tenderness.
  • Fresh cheese: Use freshly shredded cheddar rather than pre-shredded for better melting and flavor.

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Keywords: Alice Springs Chicken, grilled chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ chicken, easy dinner, gluten free, weeknight meal

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