Outback Alice Springs Chicken

Course Main Course, Poultry

Cuisine American

Keyword copycat-alice-springs-chicken, easy-chicken-breast-recipes, outback-alice-springs-chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Resting time 5 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 669kcal

Ingredients

4 6-8 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts (Adjust size to your preference)
⅔ cup real mayonnaise
⅓ cup Dijon mustard
⅓ cup honey
½ tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
⅛ tsp paprika
1 ½ tsp seasoned salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp salted butter
1 16 oz container fresh cremini or button mushrooms sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
2 cups shredded colby-jack cheese
1 Tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

Place chicken breasts in a plastic storage back or shallow dish.
Whisk together mayo, honey, Dijon, garlic, onion powder and paprika. Reserve ½ cup, pouring the rest over the chicken. Seal bag and shake until coated if using a dish turn until coated. Marinate in the fridge overnight. (Place reserved ½ cup honey mustard into an airtight container and chill until assembling.)
To prepare, preheat oven to 375°F. In an oven safe skillet heat oil and butter over medium high heat on the stove top. (Alternately, reserve bacon drippings and use with oil)
Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Season with seasoned salt on all sides. Add to skillet.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, over medium-high to sear seasonings, don't cook through, the chicken will finish in the oven Turn and repeat cooking for 2-3 minutes. Remove from skillet to a platter.
Add mushrooms to drippings in skillet. Cook for 5-7 minute over medium-high heat until softened and beginning to brown. Add garlic, cooking for 1 minute longer. Push aside.
Return chicken to skillet. Divide mushrooms and arrange on chicken pieces. Drizzle evenly with reserved honey mustard, top chopped bacon. Sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Place into the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and juices run clear. (Internal temperature of 165°F)
Rest for 5 minutes then serve garnished with parsley and serve.

Notes

If you don't have an oven safe skillet, after browning on the stove top, arrange chicken in a baking dish, sprayed with cooking spray, for the oven time.

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