The first time I tried Outback Steakhouse’s Alice Springs Chicken, I knew I’d discovered something special. As the server placed the dish in front of me, the aroma of grilled chicken, sweet honey mustard, and crispy bacon made my mouth water instantly. That first bite was a revelation – tender chicken breast bathed in tangy-sweet sauce, topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese that stretched with each forkful. I immediately knew I had to recreate this masterpiece at home.
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What makes Alice Springs Chicken the best
Although Outback Steakhouse has a variety of dishes, the Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken is one of their most popular menu items, and it’s understandable why!
Alice Springs Chicken combines sweet and savory flavors with various textures to create a delicious and visually appealing dish perfect for upgrading any weeknight meal. The tender chicken topped with honey mustard sauce, mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese is irresistible!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Versatile: Works equally well for a quick family dinner or special occasion meal
- Restaurant Quality at Home: Enjoy the exact flavors of Outback’s famous dish without leaving your kitchen
- Perfect Flavor Balance: The combination of sweet, savory, and tangy elements creates a perfectly balanced bite
- Impressive Presentation: Layers of colorful ingredients make this dish as beautiful as it is delicious
- Family Favorite: Even picky eaters love this combination of familiar flavors
Recipe ingredients
Here is what you need for this copycat Alice Springs Chicken recipe:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – Provides the tender, juicy foundation for all the toppings
- McCormick Season All – Creates a perfect savory crust and enhances the chicken’s natural flavor
- Bacon – Adds smoky, salty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the tender chicken
- Mushrooms – Contributes earthy flavor and meaty texture that complements the chicken
- Colby Jack cheese – Offers the perfect melt and mild, creamy flavor that ties everything together
- Fresh parsley – Adds bright color and a fresh flavor contrast to finish the dish
- Prepared mustard – Provides tangy sharpness as the base of the signature sauce
- Honey – Contributes natural sweetness that balances the mustard’s sharp notes
- Light corn syrup – Adds smooth sweetness and creates the perfect sauce consistency
- Mayonnaise – It creates creamy richness and helps bind the sauce ingredients together
You can substitute the Colby Jack Cheese with Monterey Jack Cheese or Cheddar Cheese if desired.
How to make Alice Springs Chicken
- In a small bowl, stir together mustard, honey, corn syrup, and mayonnaise until smooth and free from lumps. The corn syrup may be adjusted depending on how sharp the mustard might be, or to your taste.
- Rub chicken breast with Seasonal-All seasoning salt and marinate for 1 hour.
- While the chicken is marinating, cook bacon until crisp and drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with just enough oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
- Place chicken in the heated pan and cook it on both sides until slightly golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan.
- Spread chicken breasts with honey mustard, cover with a layer of mushrooms and three slices of bacon, and then sprinkle with shredded Colby/Jack cheese (the chicken should be covered with shredded cheese).
- Bake in a heated oven at 350°F or microwave until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Serve with honey mustard sauce for dipping. Enjoy!
What to serve with Alice Springs Chicken
Make your meal complete with green beans, French fries, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. This flavorful chicken also tastes wonderful with steamed, air-fried, or grilled vegetables. Try serving it with Oven Roasted Asparagus or Air Fryer Broccoli.
You can also serve it with freshly baked dinner rolls or bread.
Since the chicken is so divine, your side dishes don’t need to be overpowering in flavor. You can always drizzle some honey mustard mixture over the rice and veggies, and it tastes phenomenal.
Perfect Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken (Copycat Recipe)
Ingredients
Honey Mustard Sauce
- 1/2 cup prepared mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 portions)
- 1/2 teaspoon Morton Season-All seasoned salt
- Vegetable oil
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms canned or jarred, drained
- 6 pieces bacon fried until crisp and cut in half crosswise
- 3 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 teaspoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients for the honey mustard sauce until smooth. The corn syrup may be adjusted to your taste. Set aside until needed.
- Rub the chicken breasts with seasoned salt and set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
- Cook the chicken in a pan over medium heat with just enough oil to prevent sticking. Cook on both sides until the chicken is slightly golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Slather the chicken breasts with honey mustard sauce. Top with mushrooms and 3 pieces of bacon. Sprinkle with shredded Colby Jack cheese until the chicken is completely covered.
- Microwave or bake in a 350°F oven just until the cheese melts.
- Sprinkle with parsley and serve with honey mustard sauce.
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Notes
Expert Tips for Perfect Alice Springs Chicken
- Pound chicken to even thickness: This ensures even cooking and more tender meat
- Don’t skip the marinating time: Even just an hour makes a huge difference in flavor penetration
- Cook bacon until extra crispy: It will maintain better texture under the melted cheese
- Use freshly grated cheese: Pre-shredded cheese contains anti-caking agents that prevent proper melting
- Let chicken rest before assembly: A 5-minute rest after cooking helps the chicken retain its juices
- Save some sauce for serving: The extra honey mustard for dipping takes this dish to the next level
- Check chicken temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for food safety
Nutrition
How to store the leftover chicken
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Make sure the chicken is entirely cooled before you store it. Otherwise, moisture might build up and make it soggy. Enjoy it for 3-4 days!
If you would like to freeze it, you can use an airtight container, too! I suggest eating it within three months to maintain its pleasant taste and texture when thawed. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before you plan to reheat it.
How to reheat Outback Alice Springs Chicken
The best way to reheat this is definitely in the oven. Heat your oven to 350°F, check on them after 20 minutes, and keep cooking if needed to ensure they reach 165°F internally.
You can also use a microwave if you are short on time, but the oven is suggested since it will taste as fresh as the first time!
Copycat Outback Steakhouse side dish recipes
These sides go great with Alice Springs Chicken:
Love the flavor of the steaks at Outback? Recreate it at home with Outback steak seasoning.
Easy Chicken Recipes
Here’s a variety of chicken dishes to make for dinner:
- How to Make Chick Fil A Nuggets
- Hunan Style Chicken
- Roasted Chicken Leg Quarters
- Crispy Chicken Crispers
- White Chicken Chili
- PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps
- Chicken Cream Cheese Enchilada
- Chicken Piccata
- Longhorn Chicken Parmesan
- Chicken and Dumplings
Be sure to check out more copycat Outback Steakhouse recipes and the best chicken recipes too.
I DO NOT HAVE TO COUMT CALORIES
This dish is all of your calories combined for one day yikes
It’s great to have that info to make choices. You could cut the portion down if you wanted to save on calories!