Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken

Title: Outback Steakhouse Inspired Alice Springs Chicken

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded Colby-Jack cheese

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

For Garnish:

• Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season Chicken:
   • Season the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Cook Chicken:
   • In a large oven-safe skillet, sear the seasoned chicken breasts over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Ensure the chicken is cooked about 70-80% through.
4. Make Honey Mustard Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and apple cider vinegar to make the honey mustard sauce.
5. Top Chicken:
   • Spread a layer of the honey mustard sauce over each chicken breast.
6. Add Toppings:
   • Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top of the honey mustard sauce, followed by sliced mushrooms, and finish with shredded Colby-Jack cheese.
7. Bake:
   • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Garnish and Serve:
   • Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Time and Intensity:

• Preparation Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: Approximately 40 minutes
• Intensity: Moderate

Note: This Outback Steakhouse-inspired Alice Springs Chicken recipe features seasoned and seared chicken breasts topped with honey mustard sauce, crumbled bacon, mushrooms, and melted Colby-Jack cheese. It’s a flavorful and indulgent dish that brings the Outback Steakhouse experience to your own kitchen. Serve it with your favorite sides for a delicious and satisfying meal.