Alice Springs Chicken

Name: Alice Springs Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: u00bd cup Dijon mustardu2028; u00bd cup honeyu2028; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; u20281 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; u20284 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1u00bd pounds) u2028; 2 tablespoons butteru2028; 1 tablespoon olive oil u2028; 8 ounces mushrooms, slicedu2028; 4 slices cooked bacon, choppedu2028; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheeseu2028; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

By Leslie Blythe Bacon, Cheese, Chicken, Sauce Baking, Frying

December 7, 2021

Alice Springs Chicken is from Outback Steakhouse.The chicken breast is marinated, grilled and topped with sautéed mushrooms, crisp bacon, melted Monterey Jack, Cheddar cheese and honey mustard sauce. I have never been to an Outback Steakhouse and not sure why you wouldn't order a steak! Apparently, this chicken dish is very popular. The chicken is so tender and juicy!

Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 30 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

½ cup Dijon mustard 

½ cup honey 

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1½ pounds)  

2 tablespoons butter 

1 tablespoon olive oil  

8 ounces mushrooms, sliced 

4 slices cooked bacon, chopped 

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, for garnish, optional

Directions

1Whisk together mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Reserve ¼ cup sauce in a covered container and refrigerate until serving time.  

2Meanwhile, place the chicken breast in a large plastic zipper-top bag. Pour in remaining sauce and turn in bag until evenly coated. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.  

3Preheat oven to 400° F. Heat butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until foaming. Add mushrooms and sauté until the mushrooms have released most of their liquid and have started to turn brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.  

4Meanwhile, heat oil in a large oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. And chicken breast in a single layer, discarding leftover marinade. Leave the chicken on the pan without moving until a golden-brown crust forms, about 5 minutes. Flip each piece and continue to cook until the second side is browned.  

5Divide the mushrooms evenly over the chicken. Top with bacon and cheese. Cover the skillet and place in the oven. Bake until the chicken reaches 165° F, about 10 to 15 minutes.  

6Remove from oven and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve with reserved sauce on the side for dipping.

Recipe by Meggan Hill of Culinary Hill, from Better Homes and Gardens.

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