Alice Springs Chicken Outback Style (Printable Version)
Honey mustard glazed chicken topped with mushrooms, bacon and cheese
# What You'll 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 lemon juice
→ Toppings
09 - 6 slices bacon
10 - 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
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 - In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and lemon juice 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 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 for topping.
06 - Melt butter in the same skillet. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, approximately 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. Bake uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
08 - Remove from oven, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The honey mustard sauce is sweet, tangy, and so good you will want to put it on everything from sandwiches to roasted vegetables.
- It delivers that restaurant quality indulgence without requiring any fancy techniques or hard to find ingredients.
02 -
- Do not skip the searing step, because that golden crust locks in moisture and gives the sauce something to cling to during baking.
- Shredding your own cheese from a block instead of using pre shredded bags prevents the weird waxy texture that comes from anti caking additives.
03 -
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the honey mustard sauce for a subtle smoky depth that makes people wonder what your secret ingredient is.
- Cook the mushrooms in the same skillet right after the bacon without cleaning it, because those leftover bacon drippings are where the real flavor lives.