Description
Tucking into Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken means diving into a juicy, cheesy chicken adventure that brings Australian-inspired flavors straight to your dinner table. Crispy bacon, melted monterey jack, and honey mustard sauce create a mouthwatering combination that turns an ordinary chicken breast into something seriously special.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 4 slices bacon
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together ½ cup Dijon mustard, ½ cup honey, ¼ cup mayo, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Separate ¼ cup of the mixture into a container.
- Place 4 chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag. Pour remaining marinade over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms in the butter until they brown and release moisture, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a separate dish.
- Add 1 tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Remove chicken from marinade and sear for 5 minutes on one side.
- Flip chicken and cook the other side for an additional 5 minutes.
- Top each chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms, 1 slice of chopped bacon, and ½ cup shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Drizzle reserved marinade over the chicken before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.
Notes
- Always let chicken marinate for maximum flavor depth, with overnight being the golden standard for taste absorption.
- Ensure your skillet is truly oven-safe before transferring from stovetop to oven to prevent any kitchen mishaps.
- Pat chicken dry before searing to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust that seals in delicious juices.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular mayo for a gluten-free version and verify bacon doesn’t contain hidden gluten ingredients.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 to 27 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg