Alice Springs Chicken Recipe

Master perfectly tender, juicy Instant Pot Chicken Tenders in just 15 minutes! This foolproof recipe delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal prep and simple ingredients.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 550kcal

Cost: $20

Equipment

Large oven-safe skillet
Meat mallet or rolling pin
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Meat thermometer
Sharp knife and cutting board

Ingredients

the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to ½-inch thickness
1 tablespoon olive oil For searing
8 ounces mushrooms sliced
8 slices bacon Cooked until crispy
2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
Salt and pepper Adjust to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

the Honey Mustard Sauce:

½ cup Dijon mustard Use high-quality for best flavor
½ cup honey Adds sweetness
¼ cup mayonnaise Makes it creamy
1 teaspoon lemon juice Freshly squeezed
Salt and pepper Adjust to taste

Instructions

Make Honey Mustard:

Whisk together mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice
Season with salt and pepper
Refrigerate until needed

Prepare Chicken:

Pound chicken to ½ inch thickness
Season with salt and pepper
Heat oil in oven-safe skillet
Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side

Assemble:

Preheat oven to 375°F
Sauté mushrooms until golden
Brush chicken with honey mustard
Top with mushrooms, bacon, cheese

Bake:

Transfer skillet to oven
Bake 10-15 minutes until cheese melts
Internal temperature should reach 165°F
Garnish with parsley

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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