Description
Bring the flavors of your favorite steakhouse home with this easy Alice Springs Chicken (Outback Copycat). Tender baked chicken is topped with crispy bacon, creamy Monterey Jack cheese, and a homemade honey mustard sauce for a comforting, family-friendly meal. Perfect for an easy dinner, weeknight meal, or special occasion, this restaurant-inspired recipe is packed with flavor while using simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts, horizontally sliced in half
- 6 slices cooked bacon
- 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, and stone-ground mustard until smooth.
- Pat the chicken dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- Transfer the chicken to a greased baking dish.
- Spread the honey mustard sauce over each piece.
- Top with cooked bacon.
- Sprinkle evenly with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Freshly shredded cheese melts smoother than pre-shredded cheese.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for an authentic Outback-style version.
- Let the chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Alice Springs Chicken, Alice Springs Chicken Outback Copycat, Outback Chicken Recipe, cheesy chicken recipe, honey mustard chicken, baked chicken dinner, easy chicken dinner, restaurant copycat recipe