{"id":529,"date":"2023-10-31T19:04:03","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T20:04:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/?p=529"},"modified":"2023-11-02T15:30:26","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T15:30:26","slug":"chicken-and-broccoli-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/31\/chicken-and-broccoli-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken and Broccoli Bake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt\">Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!<\/span><\/strong><span id=\"more-22923\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This recipe truly is pure comfort and is perfect for this time of year (it\u2019s currently Halloween and I\u2019m FREEZING). It\u2019s also incredibly simple to make! Follow me\u2026<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22930 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"chicken broccoli bake\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of cheesy chicken broccoli bake with scoop taken out\" width=\"744\" height=\"954\" data-pin-description=\"Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-bake-744x954-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These really are a gorgeous trio of ingredients. Add them to a cheesy sauce and top with bagel chips and it\u2019s game over.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparing the broccoli<\/h3>\n<p>We\u2019re actually going to roast the broccoli before mixing it into the sauce. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><em>I do this for a few different reasons:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Part-cook<\/strong> \u2013 to get the party started before finishing off in the bake.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong> \u2013 roasting helps pull out some of the moisture from the broccoli. This is an essential step so it doesn\u2019t leak out too much water in the bake and turn it watery. This is also why we don\u2019t steam or boil the broccoli.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavour<\/strong> \u2013 roasting the broccoli helps develop flavour. Those little charred bits are extra flavour!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As for the chicken and bacon, we\u2019re going to <strong>start by frying the bacon<\/strong> and <strong>rendering down the fat<\/strong>. From there, we can<strong> use the fat to fry the chicken<\/strong>. I like using chicken thigh as it\u2019s more fatty and flavoursome than breast and is much more robust during the double cooking (frying then baking).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Process shots: toss broccoli in oil, salt and pepper (photo 1), roast (photo 2), add bacon to pan (photo 3), fry (photo 4), remove and leave fat (photo 5), fry chicken (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22927 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make chicken broccoli and bacon\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make chicken broccoli and bacon\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-make-chicken-broccoli-bacon-744x930-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019re going to make the sauce with our standard <strong>butter<\/strong>, <strong>flour<\/strong> and <strong>milk<\/strong>, alongside some <strong>vegetable stock<\/strong> for some added flavour. From there, we\u2019ll go in with the cheese, alongside some <strong>chives<\/strong>, <strong>Dijon mustard<\/strong> and <strong>nutmeg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><em>What kind of cheese should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>I like a mix of cheddar and gouda. I initially tried this recipe with all cheddar and found it slightly overbearing. The gouda mellows out the strong flavour and makes the sauce a little more creamy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Process shots: melt butter and stir in flour (photo 1), whisk in milk and stock (photo 2), stir in mustard, chives and seasoning (photo 3), stir in cheese (photo 4), add chicken, broccoli and bacon (photo 5), stir (photo 6).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22931 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make cheesy chicken and broccoli\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make cheesy chicken and broccoli\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cheesy-chicken-broccoli-744x930-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Chicken and Broccoli Bagel Bake<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To go on top of the filling we\u2019re going to add some sliced bagel. This makes a gorgeous crispy\/crunchy layer to go on top which is a huge step up from regular breadcrumbs!<\/p>\n<h3><em>What kind of bagel should I use?<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve used <strong>regular bagels<\/strong> and <strong>sesame-seeded<\/strong> bagels in the past \u2013 both are great! To film the recipe I actually used \u2018red onion and chive bagels\u2019 which I\u2019m undecided whether I liked or not! If you\u2019re unsure just go regular and branch out from there.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>Process shots: halve bagel (photo 1), slice into chips (photo 2), add filling to baking dish and cool (photo 3), top with bagel chips then spray with oil and bake (photo 4).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22928 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"how to make chicken broccoli bagel bake\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"4 step by step photos showing how to make chicken broccoli bagel bake\" width=\"744\" height=\"930\" data-pin-description=\"Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/how-to-make-chicken-broccoli-bagel-bake-744x930-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22925 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"chicken broccoli bake\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of black serving spoon digging in to chicken broccoli bagel bake\" width=\"744\" height=\"865\" data-pin-description=\"Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chicken-broccoli-bagel-bake-744x865-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Serving Chicken and Broccoli Bake<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I don\u2019t serve this with any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/category\/recipes\/sides\/\">Sides<\/a> \u2013 I find it hearty enough as it is! Just let it cool for a couple of minutes before digging in, otherwise you\u2019ll lose the roof of your mouth!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let\u2019s tuck into the full recipe for this chicken and broccoli bagel bake shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22924 size-medium lazyload\" title=\"chicken and broccoli bake\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"chicken and broccoli bake served on small white plate with silver fork\" width=\"744\" height=\"806\" data-pin-description=\"Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/chicken-and-broccoli-bake-744x806-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">How to make Chicken and Broccoli Bake<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0(Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-22932\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"22932\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 lazyload\" alt=\"overhead shot of cheesy broccoli chicken bake with portion taken out\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/cheesy-broccoli-chicken-bake-500x500-1.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/22932\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"22932\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Chicken and Broccoli Bake<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Western<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">40<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">55<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-22932 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-initial-servings=\"\" data-recipe=\"22932\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">&#8211; 5<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">753<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"22932\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Baking Tray <span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for broccoli)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Wooden Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Jug <span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for milk\/stock)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Cheese Grater<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">25cm x 17cm \/ 10&#8243; x 6.5&#8243; Baking Dish <span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(or similar size)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-22932-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"22932\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">350g \/ 12oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Broccoli Florets<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">90g \/ 3oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Streaky Bacon<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">600g \/ 1.3lb<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">boneless skinless<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Chicken Thigh<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>diced into bite-sized pieces<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">45g \/ 1.5oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Unsalted Butter<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">45g \/ 1.5oz<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Plain Flour<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">480ml \/ 2 cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Milk<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>at room temp<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">120ml \/ 1\/2 cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Vegetable Stock<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp finely diced<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Fresh Chives<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Dijon Mustard<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch of <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Nutmeg<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(optional)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">75g \/ 3\/4 cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">EACH:<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cheddar<\/strong>, <strong>Gouda<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>grated<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Bagels<\/strong><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Olive Oil<\/strong> &amp; <strong>Oil Spray<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt &amp; Pepper<\/strong>,<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>to taste<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-22932-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"22932\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22932-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span>Preheat the oven to 200C\/390F.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22932-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span>On a large baking tray, toss the broccoli with a drizzle of olive oil and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes, or until it begins to lightly char and soften (it will cook more later).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22932-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span>Meanwhile, in a large pan over medium heat add the bacon. Fry until crisp with the fat rendered down, then remove and place to one side, leaving the fat behind. Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chicken to the leftover fat (add a dash more oil if you need to). Season the chicken with 1\/4 tsp salt and pepper, then fry until it builds up a golden crust and is just about cooked through (it will cook more later). Remove and place to one side.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22932-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span>Lower the heat back down to medium and melt in the butter. Stir in the flour to create a roux then gradually add in the milk and stock, whisking as you go to prevent lumps from forming. Stir in the mustard and chives, alongside a pinch of nutmeg and pepper (I don&#8217;t typically add salt due to the bacon and stock). Bring to a gentle bubble, then turn off the heat and stir through the cheese. Once melted, stir through the broccoli, chicken and bacon. Pour into a 25cm x 17cm \/ 10&#8243; x 6.5&#8243; baking dish (or similar size) and leave to cool for 10 minutes.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-22932-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span>Slice the bagels in half, then slice into chips around 1\/4&#8243; thick. Neatly layer them over the filling, closing as many gaps as possible. Liberally spray with oil then place in the oven for around 20 minutes, or until the bagel chips and deep golden and crispy with the filling bubbling around the edges. Rest for a couple of minutes then tuck in and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-22932\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Chicken and Broccoli Bagel Bake\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xXWL0da56hA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Broccoli<\/strong> &#8211; Just to confirm it&#8217;s 350g\/12oz broccoli florets, not the whole broccoli. I used a giant 500g\/1lb head of broccoli which produced 350g\/12oz florets.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Cheese<\/strong> &#8211; I like a mix of cheddar and gouda. I initially tried will all cheddar and found it slightly overbearing. The gouda mellows out the strong flavour and makes the sauce a little more creamy. You&#8217;ll find gouda as a block in all supermarkets.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Salt<\/strong> &#8211; Go easy on the salt as the bacon and stock add enough already. If you&#8217;re at all wary just ensure you&#8217;re using unsalted butter and consider low-sodium stock.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Bagels<\/strong> &#8211; Regular bagels are fine. I&#8217;ve used sesame-seeded bagels which work perfectly too. For reference, each bagel is typically around 90-100g\/3-3.5oz.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>e) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Whole recipe divided by 4.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">753<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">45.28<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">54.38<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">39.32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15.951<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2.795<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8.544<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.724<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">215<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">853<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1065<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">4.7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">11.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1454<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">79.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">474<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.99<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/chicken-and-broccoli-bake\/\">Chicken and Broccoli Bake<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\">Don&#8217;t Go Bacon My Heart<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cheesy chicken and broccoli underneath a crispy layer of bagel chips! This recipe truly is pure comfort and is perfect for this time of year (it\u2019s currently Halloween and I\u2019m FREEZING). It\u2019s also incredibly simple to make! Follow me\u2026 Chicken, Bacon and Broccoli These really are a gorgeous trio of ingredients. Add them to a cheesy sauce and top with bagel chips and it\u2019s game over. Preparing the broccoli We\u2019re&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":531,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/529"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=529"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/529\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":539,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/529\/revisions\/539"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/531"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=529"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=529"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.ultra-bronze.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=529"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}