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Alice Springs Chicken (Outback Copycat)

Alice Springs Chicken (Outback Copycat)

This Alice Springs Chicken recipe is a copycat of the Outback Steakhouse favorite, featuring marinated chicken breast topped with mushrooms, bacon, and cheese.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinate Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 766 kcal

Equipment

  • large plastic zipper-top bag
  • large oven-proof skillet
  • internal thermometer

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • ½ cup Dijon mustard I prefer this French brand!
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts about 1 ½ pounds
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms trimmed and sliced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped into 2-inch pieces
  • 2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley for garnish, optional
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Marinade Preparation

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Reserve ¼ cup sauce in a covered container and refrigerate until serving time.
  • Place the chicken breast in a large plastic zipper-top bag. Pour in remaining sauce and turn in bag until evenly coated. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight.

Chicken Cooking

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat, heat butter until foaming.
  • Add mushrooms and sauté until they have released most of their liquid and have started to turn brown, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out skillet.
  • To the same skillet, heat oil until shimmering. Add chicken (discarding any remaining marinade) in a single layer and do not move until a golden-brown crust forms, about 5 minutes.
  • Flip each piece and continue to cook until the second side is browned, about 5 minutes longer.
  • Divide 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 degrees when tested with an internal thermometer at the thickest part, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and garnish with parsley if desired. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve with reserved sauce on the side for dipping.

Notes

The chicken can be marinated in the refrigerator up to 1 day in advance. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breastCalories: 766kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 46gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 1165mgPotassium: 804mgFiber: 2gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 1068IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 487mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Alice Springs Chicken, chicken, comfort food, Dinner, main dish, Outback Copycat
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