Name: Creamy Beer Cheese Chicken With Crispy Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 4 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts; 1 /2 cup (125 ml) lager; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon salt; Cracked pepper; 150 grams bacon, (diced); 2 tablespoons butter, (optional); 1 large onion, (diced); 1 stalk celery, (finely chopped); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 2 tablespoons flour; 1 1/4 cup milk ((I use 2%, but you can use skim or full cream.)*); 1/2 cup (125 ml) lager; 1/2 cup (125 ml) good quality low sodium chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Dash of hot sauce; 2/3 cup shredded Cheddar, ((add more to suit your tastes)); Salt and/or pepper (to taste, if desired)