Craving that Outback magic without leaving your kitchen? This Alice Springs Chicken copycat is about to become your new favorite weeknight hero! Imagine juicy, honey mustard-glazed chicken breasts topped with crispy bacon, melty cheese, and savory mushrooms. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, get ready to wake up your taste buds!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- Flavor Explosion: It’s a party in your mouth with the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and cheesy goodness.
- Easy Breezy: Simple ingredients and prep work for a restaurant-worthy meal in under 30 minutes.
- Customizable Fun: Swap out ingredients or add spice to make it your own!
Ready to Whip Up Some Outback Magic?
Gather Your Goodies:
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/2 cup mustard (any kind you like!)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup (a touch of sweetness)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (smooths things out)
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 portions)
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Season All
- 6 slices of bacon (crispy is key!)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (canned or fresh work)
- 3 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese (melty goodness)
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley (a pop of freshness)
Now Let’s Get Cookin’:
- Honey Mustard Magic: Blend all the sauce ingredients until smooth. Adjust the corn syrup for your desired sweetness level.
- Chicken Prep: Rub the chicken with Season All and let it marinate for a flavor boost.
- Bacon Time: Fry that bacon to a perfect crisp!
- Chicken Sauté: Give the chicken some love in a pan with a little oil until it’s golden and cooked through.
- Assembly Time!: Spread the honey mustard love on each chicken breast, then top with mushrooms and bacon. Don’t forget the cheese avalanche!
- Melty Heaven: Pop the chicken into a 350°F oven until the cheese is bubbly and beautiful.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle with parsley and serve with extra honey mustard for dipping. Yum!
Tips & Tricks:
- Storage: Leftover chicken? Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in the oven for crispy perfection. Freezing isn’t recommended due to the cheese.
- Substitutions: Don’t have all the ingredients? No worries!
- Vegetarian twist: Swap chicken with grilled tofu or portobello mushrooms.
- Cheese options: Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Pepper Jack will work too.
- Bacon alternatives: Turkey bacon or prosciutto are tasty subs.
- Spice it up: Add chili flakes or your favorite spice to the honey mustard for a kick!
So grab your ingredients, crank up the tunes, and get ready to create a restaurant-worthy meal right in your own kitchen! With this recipe, you’ll be saying “g’day” to flavor in no time!
Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken Recipe
Experience the quintessential flavors of Outback Steakhouse with this Alice Springs Chicken recipe. Featuring succulent grilled chicken breasts coated in a luscious honey mustard glaze, topped with golden crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and a generous layer of melted Colby-Jack cheese, this dish promises a culinary journey to the Australian Outback right from your dining table.
Ingredients
Honey Mustard Sauce:
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 4 portions)
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Season All
- 6 pieces of bacon crisply fried and cut in half
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced and drained (can be canned or jarred)
- 3 cups Colby-Jack cheese finely shredded
- 2 teaspoons parsley finely chopped
Instructions
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- In a bowl, mix together mustard, honey, corn syrup, and mayonnaise. Whisk until smooth, making sure there are no lumps. Adjust the corn syrup to suit your taste or to balance the mustard's sharpness.
For the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts evenly with McCormick Season All. Let them marinate for about one hour to infuse the flavors.
- Fry the bacon until crispy, drain the excess fat, and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the chicken breasts with a bit of oil to prevent sticking. Cook each side until golden brown and fully cooked in the center, ensuring they remain juicy.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and arrange on a clean surface.
- Generously brush each chicken breast with the prepared honey mustard sauce.
- Layer each breast with sliced mushrooms, then top with three pieces of bacon.
- Cover each chicken breast with an even layer of shredded Colby-Jack cheese.
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350°F until the cheese is fully melted.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately, offering extra honey mustard sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
Notes:
This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven to fully appreciate the harmony of flavors and textures.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven to fully appreciate the harmony of flavors and textures.
