Description

This Alice Springs Chicken recipe is a delicious copycat of the popular Outback Steakhouse dish. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a flavorful honey mustard sauce, then seared and baked with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and melted Colby Jack cheese. Finished with a drizzle of honey mustard and fresh parsley, this dish is perfect for a satisfying and comforting dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp lemon juice

Toppings

1 tbsp olive oil
6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
¼ cup fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside one-third of the sauce in the refrigerator for serving later.
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or resealable bag and coat them evenly with the remaining two-thirds of the sauce. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Cook the bacon and mushrooms: Cook the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove and crumble the bacon once cooled. In the same skillet, sauté the sliced mushrooms until tender and lightly browned. Set both bacon and mushrooms aside.
Sear the chicken: Heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, season both sides with salt and pepper, and sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Bake the chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Top each seared chicken breast with the sautéed mushrooms, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finish and serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, drizzle the reserved honey mustard sauce over the chicken breasts, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours to maximize flavor.
Use an oven-safe skillet to easily transfer from stovetop to oven; a cast iron skillet works perfectly.
Leftover sauce makes a great dressing or dip for vegetables or salads.
Make sure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is fully cooked.
You can substitute the Colby Jack cheese with Monterey Jack or cheddar based on preference.