Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken – Copycat
Description
Inspired by the famous Outback Steakhouse entrée, this juicy grilled chicken breast is topped with crispy bacon, sautéed mushrooms, melted cheese, and drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce. It’s hearty, rich, and bursting with bold flavors – a true restaurant-quality dish made at home!
📝 Ingredients for Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken – Copycat
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½ cup Dijon mustard
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½ cup honey
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2 tbsp mayonnaise
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1 tbsp lemon juice
For the Chicken:
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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Salt & pepper, to taste
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1 tbsp olive oil
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8 slices bacon
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1 cup sliced mushrooms
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1 tbsp butter
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1½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese (or Cheddar & Monterey Jack blend)
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Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prepare sauce: In a bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayo, and lemon juice until smooth. Refrigerate.
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Season & sear chicken:
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Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken breasts 4–5 minutes per side until golden (but not fully cooked). Remove and set aside.
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Cook bacon: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, reserve 1 tbsp bacon grease.
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Sauté mushrooms: In reserved bacon grease, add butter and mushrooms. Sauté 4–5 minutes until tender.
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Assemble:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Place chicken in a baking dish.
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Brush generously with honey mustard sauce.
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Top each breast with 2 slices bacon, sautéed mushrooms, and heap of shredded cheese.
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Bake: Bake 15–18 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally and cheese is bubbly.
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Serve: Drizzle extra sauce over top and garnish with chopped parsley.
🍽️ Servings
Makes 4 servings
📊 Nutritional Information (per serving – estimate)
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Calories | ~590 kcal |
| Protein | 45 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fat | 36 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
| Cholesterol | 145 mg |
💡 Notes
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Marinate chicken in some of the sauce for 2–3 hrs for deeper flavor (reserve some sauce for brushing!).
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Try using turkey bacon and low-fat cheese for a lighter version.
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Can grill instead of oven-baking — just place assembled chicken on indirect heat until cooked through and cheese melts.
🔧 Tips
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Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking.
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Use freshly shredded cheese – it melts better than pre-shredded.
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Leftover sauce is great as a honey mustard dip for fries or veggies!
🌟 Benefits
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High in protein – great for muscle building & satiety.
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Homemade version means less sodium & additives compared to the restaurant dish.
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Versatile: Keto-friendly when served without honey mustard sauce or using sugar-free honey.
❓Q & A
Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
A: Absolutely — boneless thighs will be juicier but may need slightly longer bake time.
Q: How do I store leftovers?
A: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat covered in the oven or microwave.
Q: Is this dish freezer-friendly?
A: Yes! Freeze before baking (after assembly). Thaw overnight then bake fresh as directions state.
