Alice Springs Chicken Outback Style (Print Page)
Savoury grilled chicken with honey-mustard, mushrooms, bacon and melted cheese; gluten-free with certified ingredients.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Seasoning
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Honey Mustard Sauce
05 - ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
06 - ¼ cup honey
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
→ Toppings
09 - 6 slices bacon
10 - 1 cup sliced mushrooms
11 - 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
12 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 2 tablespoons butter
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Pound chicken breasts slightly to an even thickness. Season both sides with seasoned salt and black pepper.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a baking dish.
05 - In the same skillet, cook bacon slices until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Crumble or keep whole.
06 - Melt butter in the skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
07 - Brush each chicken breast generously with honey mustard sauce. Layer sautéed mushrooms and bacon on top, then sprinkle both Colby Jack and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly over each breast.
08 - Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
09 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey mustard sauce is sweet, tangy, and downright addictive once you slather it on everything.
- It looks incredibly impressive on the plate but the steps are surprisingly manageable for a weeknight.
02 -
- Do not skip flattening the chicken because uneven breasts lead to dried out edges and raw centers.
- Letting the mushrooms sit without stirring for a full minute creates the deep golden browning that makes them taste incredible.
03 -
- Use a meat thermometer because overcooked chicken breasts turn dry and no amount of cheese can hide that.
- Reserve a small bowl of extra honey mustard sauce for dipping because people will want more.