Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken

This copycat recipe of Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken recreates the restaurant favorite at home.

Juicy chicken breasts are smothered with honey mustard sauce, crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and melted cheese for a dish that’s hearty, flavorful, and indulgent.

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Large skillet
• Baking dish (9×13-inch)
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tongs

Ingredients Overview

• Chicken breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are the base of this dish.
• Honey mustard sauce: Adds tangy sweetness that ties all the flavors together.
• Bacon and cheese: A rich and savory topping that enhances the chicken.
• Mushrooms: Sautéed mushrooms add a tender, earthy flavor.

Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (or butter)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Honey Mustard Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Toppings

• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled or whole
• 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Directions

Prepare the Chicken

1. Season and cook
   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.

Make the Honey Mustard Sauce

2. Whisk the sauce
   In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside half of the sauce for serving.

Assemble the Dish

3. Layer toppings
   Spread a generous amount of honey mustard sauce over each chicken breast. Top with crumbled or whole slices of bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and shredded cheese.

Bake

4. Bake the chicken
   Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serve

5. Garnish and serve
   Remove the chicken from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot with the reserved honey mustard sauce on the side.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Nutrition (per serving, ~4 servings)

• Calories: ~550
• Fat: ~32g
• Carbohydrates: ~15g
• Protein: ~50g

Expert Tips

• Pound the chicken
  Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
• Make ahead
  Prepare the honey mustard sauce and toppings in advance for quicker assembly.
• Crisp bacon
  Use crispy bacon for the best texture against the creamy sauce and melted cheese.

FAQs

Can I use chicken thighs?

Yes, boneless, skinless chicken thighs work well. Adjust cooking time as needed.

What’s a good cheese substitute?

Monterey Jack, mozzarella, or a Mexican cheese blend are great alternatives.

How do I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storing & Reheating

• Storing: Keep leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Reheating: Warm in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–15 minutes or in the microwave for 1–2 minutes.

Substitutions & Variations

• Spicy kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the honey mustard sauce for a bit of heat.
• Vegetarian option: Use portobello mushrooms instead of chicken and omit the bacon.
• Gluten-free: Ensure all ingredients, including sauces, are gluten-free.

Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken

This copycat recipe of Outback Steakhouse's Alice Springs Chicken recreates the restaurant favorite at home.

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Equipment

• - Large skillet
• - Baking dish (9x13-inch)
• Mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Tongs

Ingredients

  

• #### Chicken
• - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• - 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• #### Honey Mustard Sauce
• - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• - 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• - 1/4 cup honey
• - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• #### Toppings
• - 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled or whole
• - 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
• - 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack or cheddar cheese
• - Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions

 

• #### Prepare the Chicken
• **Season and cook**
• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish.
• #### Make the Honey Mustard Sauce
• **Whisk the sauce**
• In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside half of the sauce for serving.
• #### Assemble the Dish
• **Layer toppings**
• Spread a generous amount of honey mustard sauce over each chicken breast. Top with crumbled or whole slices of bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and shredded cheese.
• #### Bake
• **Bake the chicken**
• Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• #### Serve
• **Garnish and serve**
• Remove the chicken from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot with the reserved honey mustard sauce on the side.