Alice Springs Chicken (Outback Copycat)
Recreate the iconic Outback Steakhouse dish at home! This copycat Alice Springs Chicken recipe features juicy, honey-mustard marinated chicken topped with savory mushrooms, and perfectly melted cheese.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Baking Sheet (or oven-safe skillet)
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade
- 4 (6 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to ½-inch thickness
- ⅓ cup Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup honey
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Topping
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Make Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, seasoned salt, and pepper until smooth. Reserve about ⅓ cup of the sauce to use for basting and serving later.
- Marinate Chicken: Place the pounded chicken breasts in a large zip-top bag or a shallow dish. Pour the remaining honey mustard sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- Prep Toppings: While the chicken marinates, in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy and set it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then crumble. Sauté the sliced mushrooms in the same skillet with butter until browned and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Grill Chicken: Preheat a grill or stovetop grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Assemble and Broil: Preheat your oven's broiler. Place the grilled chicken breasts on a baking sheet or in an oven-safe skillet. Top each piece with sautéed mushrooms, and a generous amount of shredded cheese.
- Melt Cheese: Place under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, watching carefully, until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Even Cooking: Pounding the chicken to an even ½-inch thickness is crucial for ensuring it cooks quickly and stays juicy.
- Best Cheese Melt: For the creamiest, most delicious melt, shred your own block of cheese. Pre-shredded cheeses contain anti-caking agents that can affect texture.
- Don't Overcrowd: Give the chicken and mushrooms plenty of space in their respective pans to achieve a proper sear rather than steaming them.