Cooking instructions :
Preheat the oven
2 – Crisp the bacon in a pan until all the fat is completely rendered down
3 – Remove from heat and place the bacon strips on a kitchen towel to soak up the excess oil
4 – Place the chicken breasts into a large bowl
5 – Add the seasoning, paprika powder, and onion powder to it, massage the seasoning into the chicken and allow it to marinate for 45 minutes to an hours
While the chicken marinates, make the honey mustard sauce
How to make the sauce
1 – Place a non-stick pan on low heat
2 – Add the honey, mustard, onion flakes, and mayonnaise
3 – Stir properly until it is smooth and well-mixed
4 – Add the corn syrup a little at a time, taste as you go, this is to balance the sharp flavor of the mustard
5 – Bring to a light simmer and set it aside
6 – The chicken should be marinated now
7 – To the bacon fat in the pan, return the pan to the heat
8 – Arrange the chicken parts and allow to brown slightly on both sides (this should take about 2-3 minutes on each side)
9 – Place the chicken breast in an aluminum foil tray
10 – Spread the honey-mustard sauce over the chicken piece
11 – Arrange slices of mushroom over the chicken
12 – Crumble some bacon crisp over it
13 – Pour plenty of cheese to cover the whole chicken
14 – Pop the tray in the oven at 350 degrees until the cheese is completely melted
15 – Remove and serve with your favorite veggie slaw and a cold drink
Conclusion
This Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken recipe is a favorite restaurant-style dish that your family will enjoy. It is simple, easy to prepare, and does not take up any of your time in the kitchen.
The ingredients are ones you have in your pantry or readily available from your local supermarket. Thinking of dinner for the family, this is one your family will love, especially the kids.
However, if you are looking to maintain your current weight but need a good meal, this is it. You can steam your favorite veggies by the side to complete the meal and increase the fiber content in the recipe.
Cooking tips
If the chicken breasts are frozen, ensure to thaw thoroughly before seasoning your chicken. You can leave them out on the kitchen counter overnight or in the morning if it will be served for dinner or lunch.
Try to use organic chicken from your local farmer’s market.
Do not add any extra cooking oil to the bacon fat when browning the chicken. It is also extra flavor on the chicken. However, if you do not want to use the bacon fat, substitute with a ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil.
Add some spices if you like it hot. It is great for the metabolism. You can add some pepper flakes to the honey mustard sauce too.
If you do not have an oven, place the chicken in a microwave until the cheese melts completely
If you are watching your weight, use less salt, and add fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary to ramp up the flavor.
The corn syrup is optional if you like the tang of the mustard. Any kind of mustard is excellent; we love the grainy type for some texture.
You can change the cheese if you do not like jack/Colby but ensure you pick a cheese that melts.
Nutrition
Calories 550
Total Fat – 30 grams
Saturated fat – 15 gram
Carbohydrates – 29 grams
Fiber – less than 1 gram
Proteins – 45 grams
Cholesterol – 140 mg
