🥘 Alice Springs Chicken Recipe
This Alice Springs Chicken recipe is a copycat favorite inspired by the classic from Outback Steakhouse. Juicy chicken breasts are layered with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, a homemade honey mustard sauce, and melted Colby Jack and cheddar cheese. It’s a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for family dinners or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Skillet (preferably cast iron or non-stick)
- Baking dish (9x13 inch recommended)
- Mixing bowl (for honey mustard sauce)
- Tongs
- Spatula or wooden spoon
- Whisk
- Meat mallet (for flattening chicken)
- Aluminum foil (optional, for covering while baking or resting)
Ingredients
Chicken & Toppings:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt like Lawry’s
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Make the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together mayo, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice. Reserve half of the sauce for serving.
Prepare the Chicken:
- Flatten chicken slightly with a meat mallet. Rub with olive oil and seasoned salt.
Cook the Bacon:
- Cook bacon until crispy in a skillet. Remove and set aside. Leave 1 tbsp bacon fat in the skillet.
Sear the Chicken:
- Sear chicken breasts in the bacon fat for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a baking dish.
Cook the Mushrooms:
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until tender.
Assemble:
- Brush chicken with reserved honey mustard. Top with mushrooms, crumbled bacon, and cheeses.
Bake:
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and cheese is melted.
Serve:
- Drizzle with remaining sauce and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
You can make this recipe keto-friendly by using sugar-free honey and omitting or modifying the honey mustard sauce. For even more restaurant-style flair, serve it with seasoned fries and a house salad on the side—just like Outback!