Easy Homemade Smothered Chicken Recipe with Bacon - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 5 thick-cut bacon slices
• 2 big chicken breasts (no bones or skin)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (Italian or plain)
• 1/2 cup regular flour
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• 2 1/2 cups chicken stock (lower salt, if possible)
• A teaspoon of low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground sage
• A beef bouillon cube or a teaspoon of beef bouillon paste
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/3 cup of half-and-half
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• A couple of drops of Kitchen Bouquet (optional)