Chicken

ALICE’S CHICKEN
from Outback Restaurant

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2" thick
Honey Mustard (recipe below)
6 pieces of bacon, cut in half, fried crisp
1/2 tsp. McCormick Season All
1 C. sliced sautéed mushrooms (or canned, drained)
3 C. shredded Colby/Monterey Jack cheese
Parsley for garnish

Rub chicken breast with Season All and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.Fry bacon and drain. Shred cheese. Make Honey Mustard.Spread chicken breast with Honey Mustard, cover with a layer of mushrooms,three slices of bacon, and then cover entirely with cheese (don't skimp).Place in heated oven at 350 degrees or microwave until cheese is melted.Add parsley garnish and serve with extra Honey Mustard on the side.

Honey Mustard:
1/2 C. prepared mustard
1/4 C. honey
1/4 C. light corn syrup
1/4 C. mayonnaise

Blend all together until completely smooth and free from lumps. Adjust thecornsyrup depending on how sharp you like the mustard to taste.(Use this sauce alone over chicken or as a dip.)


CREAMY MUSHROOM-BACON CHICKEN

4 tablespoons margarine, melted
4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
4 slices of thick bacon
1 package (8 ounces) fresh sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pepper to taste

Pour the melted margarine into a 13x9-inch baking pan. Add the chicken, turning to coat with the butter. Season both sides with the seasoned salt. Top with the bacon slices, garlic and mushrooms. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40-45 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.Remove the chicken breasts and place on a serving platter. Pour the juices from the pan into a saucepan over medium heat.Add the cream and heat until thick. Season with pepper to taste. Pour over chicken and serve.


Grilled Glazed Chicken

1/8 cup apple jelly
1 1/2 tsp. mustard
1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. honey
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
2-4 chicken breasts

Combine all ingredients except chicken. Place chicken on grill. Cook 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with glaze.

B.D.'s note: you can make more if you need to, and I would heat the glaze in the microwave before brushing the chicken.