Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken (2024)

Alice Springs Chicken is a yummy cheesy, bacon and mushroom, delicious hot mess. There is so much flavor in every bite, no wonder it is one of the most popular dishes on the menu at Outback Steakhouse. You won’t believe how easy this Alice Springs Chicken recipe is to make!

You will love our Alice Springs Chicken! There are a lot of copycat recipes out there, but this one tastes exactly like you ordered it at the restaurant! The honey mustard sauce used for the marinade is so good, be sure to make extra so that you can reserve some for dipping the chicken in when you serve it. You are going to really like all the cheese, bacon, mushroom, and honey mustard flavors infused together and your family will love it too. You simply can’t go wrong with this chicken.

What is Alice Springs Chicken?

Alice Springs Chicken is one of the most popular menu items at the Outback Steakhouse Restaurant. The dish is named for the town Alice Springs in Northern Australia.And while people normally go to Outback for the steaks, this hearty, rich chicken gives any steak from the restaurant a run for its money!

How to Make Alice Springs Chicken

1. First, start with the tangy honey mustard marinade. Combine Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice in a bowl and use it both as a marinade and a dipping sauce for after the chicken is cooked. Put about ⅓ of the marinade in a Ziplock bag with the chicken and marinate for 2 hours.
2. When chicken is almost done marinating, cook the bacon and sauté the mushrooms and set aside. Remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. In an ovenproof frying pan (a cast iron skillet works best and gives it the best flavor), heat oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken for a few minutes on each side then remove the skillet from the heat.
3. Next, brush each seared chicken breast with a little of the honey mustard marinade. Make sure to save a little extra that you can serve on the side later. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika then top each chicken breast with 2 slices of bacon. Spoon the sauteed mushrooms over the top then sprinkle with cheese.
4. Finally, bake in the oven until cheese is thoroughly melted and starting to bubble and the chicken is cooked through (165-degrees F). Sprinkle each breast with parsley before serving and serve with remaining honey mustard.

Try it Grilled

Another great way I love to enjoy this recipe is by grilling the chicken instead of pan-frying it. It’s a great way to turn it into a summer-y recipe and it gives the chicken such great flavor. I like to bring the chicken to room temperature before grilling, then I grill over medium-high heat for about 6 to 7 minutes on each side, only turning once. Of course, I still top it all off with the mushrooms, bacon, and cheese and bake it as directed in the recipe.

Tips and Suggestions

Flatten the chicken: The trick to even cooking is even thickness. If your chicken is really thick, use a meat mallet to pound out the chicken so it’s nice and even. I like to do this by placing the chicken in a Ziplock bag and pounding the outside of the bag until the chicken has even thickness.

Use cast iron: I don’t know what it is about cast iron pans, but they just make everything taste better. Especially chicken! They are oven safe so they transition easily from the stove top to the oven without any issues.

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What to Serve with Alice Springs Chicken

Alice Springs Chicken pairs perfectly with a variety of delicious side dishes. Consider serving it with a baked potato, rice, roasted vegetables to balance out the rich flavors of the chicken. Feeling indulgent? Serve it with one of the favorite side dishes from Outback Steakhouse – loaded mashed potatoes.

How To Make Alice Springs Chicken