Alice Springs Chicken Recipe

Succulent chicken breast marinated in honey mustard sauce, topped with sautéed mushrooms, crispy bacon, and melted Colby Jack cheese. Finished with fresh herbs for a perfectly indulgent main course that combines smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavors in every bite.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Alice Springs Chicken Recipe

Prep Time: 2 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 2 45

Servings:

Calories: 650kcal

Cost: $25

Equipment

Ovenproof skillet or large frying pan
Meat mallet or rolling pin
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Measuring cups and spoons
Meat thermometer

Ingredients

the Chicken:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 cups Colby Jack cheese shredded
8-10 slices bacon cooked and chopped
8 oz mushrooms sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

the Honey Mustard Sauce:

½ cup Dijon mustard
½ cup honey
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Honey Mustard Sauce:

Whisk together Dijon mustard and honey in a bowl
Stir in mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth
Season with salt and pepper
Reserve ¼ cup for serving

Chicken Preparation:

Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness
Season with salt and pepper
Coat chicken with honey mustard sauce
Marinate for 2 hours or overnight

Cooking:

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Cook bacon until crispy, chop and set aside
Sauté mushrooms in olive oil until golden (5-7 minutes)
Cook marinated chicken in skillet for 5-6 minutes per side
Top with mushrooms, bacon, and cheese
Bake 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and chicken reaches 165°F

Notes

Let chicken come to room temperature before cooking
Use an ovenproof skillet if possible
Serve with extra honey mustard sauce on the side

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