This Alice Springs Chicken recipe brings a deliciously hearty and comforting dish straight from the Outback to your kitchen. With juicy chicken breasts, crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and a sweet and tangy honey mustard sauce, all smothered in melted Colby/Jack cheese, it’s a meal that’s sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breast halves (approx. 700 grams or 1.5 pounds total)
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1/2 tablespoon chicken spice blend
- 1/2 tablespoon ground onion
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 225 grams (8 ounces) Colby/Jack cheese, shredded
- 225 grams (8 ounces) fresh button mushrooms, sliced
Honey Mustard Mixture:
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey
- 80 ml (1/3 cup) grainy yellow mustard
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) mayonnaise
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) corn syrup
- 2.5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) dried onion flakes
Instructions:
Kick things off by warming your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for the main event.
In a skillet, let the bacon sizzle away until it’s crisped to perfection, then lay it on paper towels to bid farewell to excess grease.
Take the chicken breasts and let them swim in a mix of spices like paprika and onion powder, ensuring they’re thoroughly coated. Give them some alone time to marinate, ideally between 45 minutes to an hour.
Creating the Signature Sauce:
With your pan over a gentle flame, blend together the sweet honey and robust mustard, tossing in the mayonnaise and onion flakes for a creamy twist. Drizzle in the corn syrup gradually, adjusting to your taste preference to strike a balance with the mustard’s zestiness. Allow the mixture to just bubble before setting it aside to mingle flavors.
Now that the chicken has soaked up the spices, add it to the pan with the remaining bacon grease. Let each side get a lovely golden tan, which should take a few minutes. Transition the bronzed chicken into an aluminum foil tray, ready for dressing up.
Lavish each piece with the homemade honey-mustard sauce, then adorn with mushroom slices and the crispy bacon you set aside earlier. Smother generously with cheese, making sure it’s covered to the edges.
Let it bake in the oven until the cheese is bubbly and inviting, about 15-20 minutes.
Serve this comforting delight with a side of your favorite veggie slaw and a refreshing drink to complement the rich flavors.
Enjoy your homemade Alice Springs Chicken, a little taste of the Outback wherever you are!