Description
A delicious combination of marinated chicken breasts, crispy bacon, and melted cheese, this Alice Springs Chicken recreates the beloved Outback Steakhouse dish at home.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast portions (skinless)
- 6 slices bacon
- 1/2 tablespoon chicken seasoning
- 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 2 cups Colby/Jack cheese (shredded)
- 2 cups button mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup yellow grainy mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon onion flakes
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Mix chicken seasoning, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl and rub onto marinated chicken breasts.
- Heat a non-stick pan on low and combine honey, mustard, onion flakes, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Add corn syrup if desired, and let it simmer lightly, setting aside.
- Brown the marinated chicken in the remaining bacon fat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Prepare a baking dish with aluminum foil and place the browned chicken inside.
- Slather the honey mustard sauce over each chicken piece.
- Layer sliced mushrooms, crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese on top.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check that chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Adjust the ingredients to taste, and feel free to experiment with different mushrooms or seasonings.
