Alice Springs Chicken (Outback Copycat)
Ava
A restaurant-quality dish featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with melted cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a creamy honey mustard sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 520 kcal
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ½ cup Dijon mustard
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Toppings:
- 8 slices bacon cooked until crispy
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley for garnish
Prepare the Chicken:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Make the Honey Mustard Sauce:
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic powder.
Assemble the Dish:
Spread half of the honey mustard sauce over the chicken.
Top each breast with crispy bacon, sliced mushrooms (if using), and shredded cheddar cheese.
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Customizable: Swap bacon for turkey bacon or omit it entirely for a lighter version.
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Make-Ahead Friendly: Marinate the chicken and prepare the sauce up to 24 hours in advance.
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Kid-Approved: The creamy honey mustard sauce and melted cheese make this a family favorite.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (1 chicken breast with toppings and sauce):
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Calories: 520 kcal
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Fat: 28g
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Saturated Fat: 10g
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Protein: 42g
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Carbohydrates: 22g
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Sugar: 18g
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Fiber: 1g
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Cholesterol: 135mg
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Sodium: 980mg
Keyword Alice Springs Chicken, Honey Mustard Chicken, Outback Copycat Recipe