Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken
Outback Alice Springs Chicken copycat recipe that tastes better than the restaurant version. This cheesy chicken dinner is topped with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and a homemade honey mustard sauce that is totally addicting. It is the perfect easy weeknight meal that saves you money on dining out.
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika optional
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the toppings
- 8 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces white mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup yellow onion finely diced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley optional garnish
Honey mustard sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels. Roughly chop once cooled.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, yellow mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to a 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion (if using) and cook 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook 6–8 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds. Add Worcestershire sauce (if using), then remove from heat.
- Spoon 1–2 tablespoons honey mustard over each cooked chicken breast. Top with mushrooms and bacon.
- Sprinkle with Monterey Jack and cheddar. Return to oven 3–5 minutes (or broil 1–2 minutes) until cheese is melted.
- Rest 5 minutes. Serve with extra honey mustard sauce.
Notes
- Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness (about ¾-inch) so they cook evenly.
- Shred cheese fresh for the smoothest melt.
- For best leftovers, reheat covered at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
Nutrition
Serving: 320gCalories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 62gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 980mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26g