This famous Alice Springs Chicken is a restaurant-style dish you can easily recreate at home. Juicy, seasoned chicken breasts are topped with smoky bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and green onions — all smothered in a rich honey mustard sauce. It’s comforting, savory, and absolutely irresistible!
Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you’re craving something hearty and full of flavor.
🍴 Servings:
3–4
⏱️ Prep Time:
15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time:
30 minutes
🕒 Total Time:
45 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or butter)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ⅓ cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (or yellow mustard if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Honey Mustard Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
- Set aside — this will be used both as a marinade and as a drizzle at the end.
Step 2: Cook the Bacon
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp.
- Remove bacon from the pan, place it on a paper towel to drain, and reserve a little bacon grease (about 1 tablespoon) in the skillet for flavor.
Step 3: Season and Sear the Chicken
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In the same skillet with the reserved bacon grease (or a bit of olive oil), sear chicken breasts over medium-high heat for about 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove the skillet from heat.
Step 4: Assemble the Chicken
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the seared chicken breasts in a greased baking dish.
- Brush each breast generously with honey mustard sauce.
- Top each with two slices of cooked bacon, then sprinkle evenly with shredded cheddar cheese.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F / 74°C) and the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped green onions.
- Serve immediately with extra honey mustard sauce on the side.
Serving Suggestions
Pair your Alice Springs Chicken with:
- Garlic mashed potatoes or roasted baby potatoes
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
- A side salad with honey mustard dressing
- Low-carb option: serve over sautéed spinach or cauliflower mash
Tips & Variations
- Add Mushrooms: The original Outback version includes sautéed mushrooms — cook ½ cup in a little butter and add them before the cheese layer.
- Healthier Option: Use low-fat cheese and turkey bacon; replace mayo with Greek yogurt in the sauce.
- Grill Variation: Grill the chicken instead of baking for a smoky outdoor flavor.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
(Approximate, based on 3 servings)
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Protein: 49 g
- Carbs: 8 g
- Fat: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 5 g
