Whether Outback Steakhouse is one of your favorite restaurants, you’ve only been once or twice, or you’ve never been there, this easy chicken recipe is well worth making. It’s a copycat version of the Outback Steakhouse original – one of their most famous chicken dishes for sure. Along with the soft and succulent chicken breast, you will have a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, juicy mushrooms, crispy bacon and shredded cheese. Feel free to tweak the recipe. Some home cooks might prefer to use chicken thighs, while others might want to change the type of cheese, for example.
If you can imagine how well those ingredients complement one another and showcase the moist chicken, you’re definitely going to want to try this copycat version out for yourself – the results really are delicious! Not only is this a tasty recipe but it’s also quick to prepare. Cook a side dish or two and you can have the whole meal on the table within just half an hour, so long as you remember to marinate the chicken beforehand.
Outback Steakhouse is rightfully proud of their Alice Springs chicken, but how are you going to enjoy this juicy, succulent chicken recipe if there isn’t a restaurant near where you live? That’s simple – just follow this recipe and you can be assured of one of the most flavorful chicken dinners you ever had.
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Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
You’re going to love how simple this recipe is to make, since all you have to do is pan fry the chicken, add some ingredients on top and finish it off in the oven. Not only is it easy to make though – it’s also really tasty. Once you try this, you’ll know why this is one of Outback Steakhouse’s most popular dishes on the menu.
How to Serve It:
Pair your Alice Springs chicken with fries, potato salad or even some crusty bread, also adding a simple salad on the side if you like or, if you prefer, some broccoli, green peas or asparagus.
Can You Make It Ahead?
You can marinate the chicken in the seasoning for several hours if you want, but this dish is best cooked just before serving, for a better and fresher flavor.
Storage Instructions:
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can warm them back up in the oven or in the microwave. If you’re using the microwave, it’s best to slice the chicken into pieces. That way they will cook more evenly and not get tough.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 crispy cooked bacon strips
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup sliced fresh or canned mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon McCormick Season All
- Oil, for pan frying
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ½ cup prepared mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup honey
How to make Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken:
Step 1. Rub the seasoning all over the chicken and let it sit for an hour.
Step 2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken
This is a perfect duplicate of the famous Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 6 crispy cooked bacon strips
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup sliced fresh or canned mushrooms
- ½ teaspoon McCormick Season All
- Oil, for pan frying
SAUCE:
- ½ cup prepared mustard
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup honey
Instructions
- Rub the seasoning all over the chicken and let it sit for an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Whisk the mustard, mayonnaise, corn syrup, and honey together to make the sauce.
- Heat a splash of oil in a cast iron or ovenproof skillet, add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides but not fully cooked through.
- Take the chicken out of the skillet and brush the honey mustard sauce on both sides.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and top each piece with some mushrooms, bacon and cheese.
- Bake in the oven until the cheese has melted and the chicken is 165°F in the center.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve, with the rest of the honey mustard sauce on the side.
Notes
Variations and Substitutions:
You can alter the amount of corn syrup in the dressing if you want it less or more sweet. Some types of mustard are stronger than others, so just use your own judgement to get a nice sweet/piquant balance. If you’re more of a chicken thigh fan, you can sub thighs for the breasts. Also, you can use another kind of cheese if you prefer, or even add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoning if you want to dial up the heat a notch.
Nutrition Information
Yield 5 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 703Total Fat 40gSaturated Fat 17gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 158mgSodium 1246mgCarbohydrates 35gFiber 2gSugar 28gProtein 51g
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