Description
Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken brings together juicy grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and melted honey mustard sauce that will make your taste buds dance with delight. Creamy mushrooms and gooey cheese complete this hearty dish that feels like a warm hug from the Australian-inspired kitchen.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 slices of bacon
Cheeses:
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whip up a tangy honey mustard sauce by thoroughly blending ½ cup honey, ½ cup Dijon mustard, and ¼ cup mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl until completely smooth.
- Cook 8 bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess grease.
- Season 4 chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 4-6 minutes per side until a beautiful golden-brown color develops.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and transfer seared chicken breasts to a clean baking dish.
- Brush each chicken breast with a generous layer of the prepared honey mustard sauce.
- Distribute ½ cup sliced mushrooms evenly across the chicken breasts.
- Crumble the crispy bacon and sprinkle over the mushrooms.
- Top each chicken breast with a blend of 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Use low-sodium bacon to control salt levels and create a balanced flavor profile.
- Butterfly thick chicken breasts for even cooking and faster preparation.
- Let chicken rest after baking to help retain moisture and ensure tender meat.
- Swap regular cheese with dairy-free alternatives for lactose-intolerant guests, maintaining the recipe’s rich taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 545 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg