Description
Alice Springs Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and a savory honey mustard sauce. Originally popularized by Outback Steakhouse, this recipe can be recreated at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey mustard sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese blend (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Marinate:
- Place the seasoned chicken in a dish and cover with the honey mustard sauce.
- Marinate for at least 2 hours; overnight marination enhances flavor.
Cook Bacon and Sauté Mushrooms:
- In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms until tender.
Assemble:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Top each piece with cooked bacon slices, sautéed mushrooms, and a generous amount of the shredded cheese blend.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- Marination: Marinating the chicken enhances its tenderness and infuses it with flavor.
- Cheese Variations: Feel free to experiment with different cheese blends like Colby or mozzarella.
- Bacon Alternatives: Turkey bacon or crispy pancetta can be used as substitutes.
- Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes (excluding marination time)
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with toppings
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg