Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken (Print-Friendly Format)
Juicy chicken layered with sharp cheddar, barbecue sauce, onions, and crisp bacon for an easy, savory dinner.
# Required Ingredients:
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900 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 large sweet yellow onion
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0.5 tsp fine salt
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0.5 tsp ground black pepper
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0.5 tsp garlic powder
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0.5 tsp onion powder
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80 ml barbecue sauce
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60 g cheddar cheese, grated
→ Optional Toppings
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30 g crispy bacon, crumbled
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2 tbsp green onions, chopped
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Thinly slice the sweet yellow onion and arrange evenly on the base of a casserole dish.
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In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Evenly coat both sides of the chicken breasts with seasoning. Place seasoned chicken on top of sliced onions.
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Spread barbecue sauce evenly over each chicken breast. Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese over the chicken and onions.
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Cover the dish and bake for 25 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C and cheese is melted.
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Top the cooked dish with crumbled crispy bacon and chopped green onions before serving.
# Additional Information:
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For best results, use freshly grated cheddar cheese and thick-cut bacon for optimal texture.
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Cool and store leftovers promptly; they reheat well for quick lunches.