Alice Springs Chicken Outback Style (Print version)
Grilled chicken with honey mustard, mushrooms, bacon, and two kinds of melted cheese.
# What goes in:
→ 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)
# Cooking steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Flatten chicken breasts slightly for even cooking. 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 but not fully cooked through. Transfer to a baking dish.
05 - In the same skillet, cook bacon slices until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Crumble or leave whole.
06 - Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
07 - Brush each chicken breast generously with honey mustard sauce. Top with sautéed mushrooms and bacon, then sprinkle Colby Jack and Monterey Jack cheese evenly over each breast.
08 - Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
09 - Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Tips from flavorandfeast:
01 -
- That honey mustard sauce doubles as a marinade and a finishing glaze, so every bite carries a sweet tangy punch.
- The combination of two melted cheeses over crispy bacon and earthy mushrooms creates the kind of layered flavor that makes people close their eyes when they take the first bite.
02 -
- Do not skip the searing step because that golden crust locks in juices and gives the sauce something to cling to during baking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer instead of guessing because undercooked chicken ruins the entire experience.
03 -
- Reserve a small amount of the honey mustard sauce for drizzling over the finished dish right before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
- Cook the mushrooms in the same skillet right after the bacon without wiping it out because those lingering bacon drippings add incredible depth to every bite.