Alice Springs Chicken Outback Style (Print View)
Grilled chicken with honey-mustard, sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon and melted cheese; serves 4.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken & Seasoning
01 - 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
04 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Honey Mustard Sauce
05 - 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
06 - 1/4 cup honey
07 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh 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 chopped parsley (optional garnish)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
03 - Pound chicken breasts slightly to an even thickness for uniform cooking. Season both sides generously 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. Chicken will not be fully cooked at this stage. Transfer to a baking dish.
05 - In the same skillet, cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Crumble or keep whole and set aside.
06 - Melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté over medium heat until golden brown and tender, about 5 minutes.
07 - Brush each chicken breast generously with the honey mustard sauce. Layer sautéed mushrooms and bacon over each breast, then sprinkle both Colby Jack and Monterey Jack cheeses evenly on top. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbling and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The honey mustard sauce alone is worth making this, it caramelizes under the cheese into something absurdly good.
- It looks like you spent hours but the actual hands on time is surprisingly short.
02 -
- Do not fully cook the chicken during the sear or it will dry out by the time the cheese melts.
- Letting the mushrooms sit without stirring for the first minute is the difference between pale and properly golden.
03 -
- Reserve a small bowl of honey mustard sauce for dipping or drizzling at the table because there is never enough on the chicken alone.
- Use an instant read thermometer to confirm the chicken hits 74 degrees Celsius so you never overcook or undercook it.