Ohhh yes 🥩🍗 Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken—that famous Aussie-style dish with juicy grilled chicken, melted cheese, sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and creamy honey mustard sauce. I can give you a home-style version that hits all the flavors!
🐔 Alice Springs Chicken (Copycat Outback)
Ingredients (serves 2–3)
Chicken
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
Topping
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 4–6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp whole-grain mustard (optional)
- Pinch of paprika
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep chicken
- Flatten chicken breasts slightly for even cooking.
- Season with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
2️⃣ Cook mushrooms & bacon
- In a skillet, sauté mushrooms until tender. Remove and set aside.
- Cook bacon until crispy, then chop into pieces.
3️⃣ Cook chicken
- Heat olive oil in the skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken breasts 5–6 minutes per side until fully cooked and golden brown.
4️⃣ Assemble toppings
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place cooked chicken in an oven-safe dish.
- Top each breast with mushrooms, bacon, and shredded cheese.
- Bake 5–7 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
5️⃣ Make honey mustard sauce
- Mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, whole-grain mustard (if using), and a pinch of paprika in a small bowl.
6️⃣ Serve
- Drizzle honey mustard sauce over chicken or serve on the side.
- Optional sides: fries, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.
Pro Tips
- Even cooking: pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness.
- Cheese tip: Monterey Jack melts beautifully and gives that authentic Outback flavor.
- Mushroom flavor boost: sauté with a little butter and garlic.
- Make it extra saucy: drizzle honey mustard generously, or serve with extra for dipping.
🔥 Variations
- 🧄 Garlic-herb Alice Springs Chicken: add fresh thyme and garlic to mushrooms
- 🌶️ Spicy version: add a dash of cayenne to the seasoning or sauce
- 🥓 Loaded: add caramelized onions along with bacon and mushrooms
- 🥗 Lighter version: skip bacon, use low-fat cheese, serve with steamed veggies
I can also give a “one-pan skillet version” where the chicken, mushrooms, and bacon cook together and finish under the broiler for extra crispy cheese topping 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
