Description
Succulent Alice Springs Chicken brings Outback Steakhouse flavors right to kitchen counters with golden-brown grilled chicken smothered in honey mustard sauce. Crisp bacon, melted cheese, and sautéed mushrooms create a mouthwatering combination you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Sauce and Marinade:
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
Instructions
- Whisk together honey, dijon mustard, olive oil, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper, then immerse them in the prepared marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to penetrate.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking dish with light cooking spray.
- Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and arrange in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring complete cooking.
- During the last 5 minutes of baking, generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over each chicken breast.
- Simultaneously, scatter crumbled bacon, sliced mushrooms, and chopped green onions across the cheese-topped chicken.
- Return to oven and bake until cheese melts completely and becomes slightly golden and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 3-4 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.
- Plate the chicken, ensuring each portion receives an equal distribution of toppings and drizzle any remaining pan juices over the dish.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor infusion, up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for maximum taste absorption.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce to control salt content and create a lighter version of the dish.
- Swap bacon with turkey bacon or omit for a leaner protein option suitable for health-conscious diners.
- Create a gluten-free version by using tamari instead of traditional soy sauce and ensuring all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 553
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 675 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg