Description
Mouthwatering Alice Springs Chicken brings Australian-inspired flavors straight to home kitchens with tender grilled chicken, crispy bacon, and melted monterey jack cheese. Savory honey mustard sauce and perfectly seasoned ingredients make this dish a delightful culinary experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Vegetables:
- 1 cup Colby Jack cheese, shredded (240 milliliters / 8 ounces)
- 0.5 cup mushrooms, sliced (120 milliliters / 4 ounces)
Marinade and Cooking Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup Dijon mustard (120 milliliters / 4 ounces)
- 0.5 cup honey (120 milliliters / 4 ounces)
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise (60 milliliters / 2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Craft a zesty honey mustard blend by whisking together mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the sauce in a sealed container, chilling in the refrigerator for later use.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the remaining marinade within a sealed plastic bag, allowing flavors to meld for 30 minutes or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Fire up the oven to a toasty 400°F (200°C), preparing for the culinary adventure ahead.
- Melt butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, then gently sauté mushrooms until they develop a rich, golden-brown complexion, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove mushrooms and set aside, keeping the flavorful skillet ready for the next step.
- Drizzle olive oil into the same skillet and carefully place marinated chicken breasts, cooking for about 5 minutes per side until achieving a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Artfully layer each chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon strips, and a generous sprinkle of melty cheese.
- Cover the skillet and slide into the preheated oven, allowing the chicken to cook until it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F, typically 10-15 minutes.
- Plate the chicken and generously drizzle with the reserved honey mustard sauce, creating a mouthwatering presentation.
Notes
- Marinate chicken longer for more intense flavor, allowing the honey mustard mixture to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Use thick-cut bacon for a crispier, more substantial texture that adds rich, smoky notes to the dish.
- Opt for fresh mushrooms like cremini or baby bella for enhanced earthy flavor and better caramelization during sautéing.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like gluten-free mustard and mayonnaise to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg