Aussie Chicken

Quick Description
Recipe from Jolene Beard. This is so good! Even after dinner I kept coming back for the leftovers. Reminds me a lot of the loaded chicken at Wingers...mmmmm.

The Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
·4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves--pounded to 1/2 inch thickness OR cut into bite size pieces

·2 teaspoons seasoning salt

·6 slices bacon, cut in half

·1/2 cup prepared mustard (use less for a more mild flavor)

·1/2 cup honey

·1/4 cup light corn syrup

·1/4 cup mayonnaise

·1 tablespoon dried onion flakes

·1 tablespoon vegetable oil

·1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms (canned ones work fine too)

·2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

·2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley


DIRECTIONS:
1. Rub the chicken breasts with the seasoning salt, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until crisp. Set aside.

3. In a medium bowl, combine the mustard, honey, corn syrup, mayonnaise and dried onion flakes. Remove half of sauce, cover and refrigerate to serve later.

4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place the breasts in the skillet and saute for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned. Remove from skillet and place the breasts into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Apply the honey mustard sauce to each breast, then layer each breast with mushrooms and bacon. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese.

5. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and chicken juices run clear. Garnish with parsley and serve with the reserved honey mustard sauce.