Copycat Alice Springs Chicken

By
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
Leah Maroney
A recipe developer and food photographer, Leah Maroney is an ardent home cook and food blogger who has written over 300 recipes for The Spruce Eats.
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Updated on 06/10/21
alice springs chicken

 Leah Maroney

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Marinate Time: 2 hrs
Total: 2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings

You don't need to go out to Outback Steakhouse to enjoy this delicious copycat of the chain's famous Alice Springs Chicken—you can make it right at home! After marinating, you can get this dish on the table in less than 30 minutes! You only need a few simple ingredients, but the result is super-flavorful and impressive, sure to please adults and kids alike. Use this simple honey mustard marinade on any protein that needs an extra-tasty kick.

Make this dish a meal by serving it with mashed potatoes or rice pilaf, freshly sautéed vegetables and this copycat version of Outback Steakhouse bread!

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 cup honey mustard

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 1/2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms

  • Pinch kosher salt

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 4 strips bacon, cooked and chopped

  • 1 cup shredded Colby jack cheese

  • Chopped parsley, for garnish

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather your ingredients.

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  2. Cover the chicken breasts with the honey mustard in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, and up to overnight.

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  3. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Heat the butter in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and a pinch of salt, and allow to brown and soften for a few minutes. Stir every minute or so to make sure the mushrooms brown evenly.

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  4. Remove the mushrooms from the sauté pan and set them aside. Add a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and bring back up to medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan, making sure to allow the excess marinade to drip off first. Cook for five minutes per side. Do not try to move or turn the chicken before the five minutes is up, to allow for thorough browning. Flip the chicken and brown on the other side.

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  5. Remove the pan from the heat. The chicken will continue cooking in the oven, so don't worry about the internal temperature yet. Place the mushrooms and chopped bacon over the top of the chicken, then top each with shredded cheese. Cover the pan with an oven-safe lid, transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.

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  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and test it with a meat thermometer to make sure it has reached an internal temperature of 165 F. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

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Tips

  • You can cook this entire dish in one pan. Don't bother cleaning the pan after cooking the mushrooms. The butter from the mushrooms will add flavor and color to the dish.
  • You can chop the mushrooms more finely before you add them to the top of the chicken or you can leave them sliced.
  • Make your own honey mustard, or use a pre-made version to make your life easier! Just make sure to taste it to make sure you like the way it tastes.
  • Serve a little extra honey mustard on the side, if you wish.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
732 Calories
51g Fat
17g Carbs
50g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories 732
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51g 65%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 830mg 36%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 50g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 232mg 18%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 606mg 13%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)