Description
Savor Outback Steakhouse’s alice springs chicken, a delectable fusion of honey mustard, bacon, and melted cheese that elevates grilled chicken to culinary perfection. Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, you’ll enjoy this irresistible dish that brings restaurant-quality comfort right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
Sauce and Marinade:
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Topping:
- 8 slices bacon
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Craft a zesty blend of Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, whisking until the mixture achieves a silky consistency.
- Refrigerate a portion of the sauce for later use while reserving the remainder for marinating.
- Submerge chicken breasts in the marinade within a sealed plastic bag, ensuring complete coverage. Allow to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes.
- Warm the oven to a precise 400°F, creating an ideal cooking environment.
- Melt butter in a robust oven-proof skillet, introducing sliced mushrooms to caramelize and develop rich, earthy flavors.
- Sauté mushrooms until they release moisture and develop a golden-brown exterior. Transfer to a separate dish.
- Without cleaning the skillet, introduce olive oil and carefully position marinated chicken breasts.
- Sear chicken to create a beautiful caramelized crust, approximately 5 minutes per side.
- Layer the seared chicken with sautéed mushrooms and crispy turkey bacon.
- Generously blanket the chicken with shredded Colby Jack cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Seal the skillet with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil, transferring to the preheated oven.
- Bake until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F and cheese melts into a luxurious blanket.
- Carefully extract the skillet, allowing the dish to rest momentarily.
- Optionally garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch.
- Plate the chicken alongside the reserved honey mustard sauce, inviting a delightful dipping experience.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken overnight for deeper, more complex flavor profiles that elevate the entire dish’s taste experience.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure precise chicken doneness, preventing dryness while guaranteeing food safety at 165°F.
- Select thick-cut chicken breasts for more even cooking and juicier results, avoiding thin pieces that might overcook quickly.
- Substitute turkey bacon with regular bacon or plant-based alternatives for dietary preferences without compromising the recipe’s core flavors.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Australian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg