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Make Alice Springs Chicken for a copycat version of the Outback Classic. Juicy grilled chicken topped with honey mustard, mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a dish everyone will love!

A cast iron skillet filled with Alice Springs Chicken—baked chicken breasts topped with melted cheese, bacon pieces, mushrooms, and chopped parsley.
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Why You’ll Love this Alice Springs Chicken Recipe!

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My family loves going to Outback Steakhouse for their steaks and Alice Springs Chicken. We love making Copycat Recipes so I knew I had to recreate my family’s favorite menu item at home.

From the tender chicken, honey mustard marinade, sauteed mushrooms to the crispy bacon and the melted cheese, my entire family said this was spot on but taste better than restaurants.

Now I can make it at home which saved me time and money! This Alice Springs Chicken Recipe is packed with delicious flavor for a meal that you can enjoy for a weeknight dinner or a date night in.

Ingredients

A marble surface with bowls of shredded cheese, sliced mushrooms, onions, raw chicken breasts, bacon, mustard, mayonnaise, oil, honey, and seasonings—everything you need to make Alice Springs Chicken inspired by the famous Outback Steakhouse chicken recipe.
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – Substitute with chicken thighs or chicken tenders
  • Bacon – Cook bacon or use already cooked bacon
  • Mushrooms – This is a classic topping, but you can omit if you do not like them
  • Onion – Slice onion
  • Colby Jack Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese. Substitute with cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Simple Spices – Salt and Pepper
  • Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
  • Honey Mustard Sauce – Combine mayo, honey, Dijon Mustard, white vinegar, garlic powder and paprika to make a homemade sauce. Substitute with store bought if you prefer

How to Make Alice Springs Chicken

A white bowl containing mayonnaise, mustard, honey, garlic powder, and paprika—the perfect sauce for Alice Springs Chicken—sits on a marble surface next to a striped towel and a small whisk with a wooden handle.

Step 1 – In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. Set honey mustard sauce aside.

Cast iron skillet with raw, chopped bacon pieces and a wooden spatula on a white marble surface—perfect for starting Alice Springs Chicken—next to a white and blue striped kitchen towel.

Step 2 – In a large oven safe skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to paper towels, then roughly chop.

A cast iron skillet with sliced mushrooms and onions being sautéed, stirred with a wooden spoon, on a white marble surface next to a striped kitchen towel—perfect toppings for homemade Alice Springs Chicken.

Step 3 – In the same skillet with bacon grease, sauté mushrooms and onions until softened and starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan and clean out the pan.  

Four raw, seasoned chicken breasts arranged in a black cast iron skillet on a white marble surface, inspired by the flavors of Alice Springs Chicken, with a striped kitchen towel nearby.

Step 4 – Heat the oil in the pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer.  Season with salt and pepper. 

A hand spoons creamy sauce over four cooked Alice Springs Chicken breasts in a black cast iron skillet on a white marble surface, with a striped kitchen towel beside the skillet.

Step 5 – Cook without moving the chicken for about 5 minutes per side to brown both sides of the chicken.  Remove from heat. Pour the honey mustard sauce over each chicken breast.

A cast iron skillet filled with Alice Springs Chicken, topped with sliced mushrooms and crispy bacon pieces, placed on a white marble surface next to a striped cloth.

Step 6 – Top each chicken breast evenly with mushroom-onion mixture and chopped bacon. Bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.

A black cast iron skillet filled with sliced cooked steak and vegetables, topped with a layer of shredded cheese, sits on a white marble surface next to a striped kitchen towel, reminiscent of the classic Alice Springs Chicken flavors.

Step 7 – Sprinkle cheese over the top and return to the oven for 3-4 minutes until melted, golden-brown and bubbly.

A skillet filled with Alice Springs Chicken—baked chicken, mushrooms, melted cheese, and herbs—sits on a white countertop next to a bowl of green beans, fresh parsley, sliced mushrooms, and a striped towel.

Step 8 – Then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy! Garnish with fresh parsley right before serving.

A close-up of Alice Springs Chicken: a cooked chicken breast topped with melted cheese, mushrooms, bacon bits, and herbs, being lifted from a skillet with a spoon.
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A plate of green beans and mashed potatoes topped with Alice Springs Chicken—baked chicken breast smothered in melted cheese, mushrooms, bacon pieces, and herbs—with a fork resting on the chicken.

Alice Springs Chicken

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Make Alice Springs Chicken for a copycat version of the Outback Classic. Juicy grilled chicken topped with honey mustard, mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted cheese for a dish everyone will love!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 893
Author Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

For the Honey Mustard Sauce:

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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth. Set honey mustard sauce aside.
  • In a large oven safe skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove to paper towels, then roughly chop.
  • In the same skillet with bacon grease, sauté mushrooms and onions until softened and starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  • In the same skillet with bacon grease, sauté mushrooms and onions until softened and starting to brown, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Remove the mushrooms and onions from the pan and clean out the pan.  
  • Heat the oil in the pan over medium high heat. 
  • Add the chicken to the pan in a single layer.  Season with salt and pepper. 
  • Cook without moving the chicken for about 5 minutes per side to brown both sides of the chicken.  Remove from heat.
  • Spread 2 tablespoons of honey mustard sauce over each chicken breast.
  • Top each chicken breast evenly with mushroom-onion mixture and chopped bacon.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the top and return to oven for 3-4 minutes until melted and bubbly.
  • Then the chicken is ready to serve and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes

Pound chicken to even thickness for consistent cooking.
Save extra honey mustard sauce for serving.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 893kcal, Carbohydrates 25g, Protein 48g, Fat 67g, Saturated Fat 24g, Polyunsaturated Fat 17g, Monounsaturated Fat 22g, Trans Fat 0.1g, Cholesterol 176mg, Sodium 1757mg, Potassium 858mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 20g, Vitamin A 799IU, Vitamin C 5mg, Calcium 483mg, Iron 2mg

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Serving Recommendations

Alice Springs Chicken is delicious served with a Baked Potato, Best Mashed Potatoes, Air Fryer Broccoli, Microwave Sweet Potatoes and a side salad.

We have even served with Sautéed Green Beans, Steamed Asparagus Recipe and Microwave Brown Rice for another delicious meal idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is it Called Alice Springs Chicken?

Outback Steakhouse Restaurant uses Australian theme for their menu items. There is a town in Northern Australia named Alice Springs and so this chicken dish is named after that town.

What Type of Skillet do I Use?

We recommend using a cast iron skillet as you can cook the chicken on the stovetop and then move it to the oven without changing the pan.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

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Hi, I’m Carrie Barnard — a professional food blogger with over 14 years of experience helping busy families make dinner fast, easy, and affordable.

At Eating on a Dime, I share simple, budget-friendly recipes that are tested in my own kitchen and approved by my 8 kids. With millions of readers each month, I’m here to help you cook real food for real families — without the stress.

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    Amazing Flavor! My family was so impressed that I made their favorite restaurant meal at home.

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