Description
This Alice Springs Chicken – Outback Steakhouse Style features juicy, seared chicken breasts topped with a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce and melted cheese. It’s an easy, comforting dish that brings restaurant flavor to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden.
- In a small bowl, mix honey, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise until smooth.
- Spread the sauce generously over each piece of chicken in the skillet.
- Top with shredded Colby Jack and cheddar cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temperature) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Add sautéed mushrooms before topping with cheese for extra flavor.
- Swap Dijon for honey mustard for a milder taste.
- Add a pinch of smoked paprika to the sauce for a smoky note.
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts if preferred—adjust cook time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
