Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs Chicken is a popular dish from Outback Steakhouse, featuring grilled chicken breasts topped with honey mustard, sautéed mushrooms, bacon, and melted cheese. Here’s how to make it at home:

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices of bacon
• 1 cup of mushrooms, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil (for cooking the chicken)

For the honey mustard sauce:

• 1/2 cup of Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Prepare the honey mustard sauce:
   • In a small bowl, mix together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Set aside.
2. Cook the bacon:
   • In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside on paper towels to drain.
3. Cook the chicken:
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
   • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken breasts for about 5-7 minutes per side, until they are golden brown and fully cooked through. Set aside.
4. Sauté the mushrooms:
   • In the same skillet, add the mushrooms and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they are soft and browned. Set aside.
5. Assemble the chicken:
   • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Place the cooked chicken breasts in a baking dish.
   • Brush each chicken breast generously with the honey mustard sauce.
   • Top each breast with sautéed mushrooms, two slices of bacon, and a generous amount of shredded cheese.
6. Bake:
   • Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Serve:
   • Serve the Alice Springs Chicken hot, with a side of vegetables, mashed potatoes, or fries.

Enjoy this flavorful, cheesy dish at home!