Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken and Honey Mustard Recipe

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Published: April 9, 2021Author: Camille Beckstrand
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Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken and Honey Mustard Recipe

I am always looking for ways to “spice up” plain ol’ chicken breasts and this Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken and Honey Mustard Recipe became one of my top favorites!

Whenever we go to Outback Steakhouse, my husband always gets a big steak and I always order their Alice Springs Chicken.

Then when I found this recipe, I decided to put it to the test to see if it tastes anything like the restaurant’s chicken .

I dare say that it was almost better and it’s easy to make. So if you need a meal that will impress your dinner guests, look no further because here it is!

Alice Springs is a city in Australia, hence the name of this chicken from Outback Steakhouse. This is a favorite dish for many Outback Steakhouse fans, and definitely a Six Sisters’ FAVORITE!

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Tips for making Alice Springs Chicken Rolls:

  • Cook the bacon prior to putting the Alice Springs chicken in the oven. Need a quicker option? Buy precooked bacon at the store.
  • You can make this dish with pre-cooked chicken, you will not need to cook as long since your chicken is already cooked. You will want to be sure everything is heated through and the cheese is melted
  • Not enough time to let your sauce set overnight? No worries, it will still taste delicious!

Other ways you can make Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken and Honey Mustard:

  • Sauté the chicken in bacon grease.
  • Yellow mustard? Dijon mustard? Whatever you have on hand makes a great honey mustard.
  • Don’t like mushrooms? Try grilled or caramelized onions. Jalapeno or banana peppers add a
    great kick
  • Experiment with the cheeses. Try a pepper jack or habanero blend.
  • Turkey bacon and light mayo help cut the calories with the same great taste.
  • Need some crunch? Add onion straws on top.
  • Tastes great served over rice.
  • Leftovers? Shred the chicken and use for quesadillas or to top your salad

Great side that go with Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken:

Serves: 4

Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken and Honey Mustard Recipe

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Looking for a copycat recipe for Outback Steakhouse Alice Springs Chicken and Honey Mustard? This copycat will wow you and your family and will become a regular hit at your table.
Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ inch thick
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 6 bacon strips cut in half
  • ¼ cup yellow mustard
  • ⅓ cup Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ Tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • 1 Tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • 1 Tablespoon dried onion flakes
  • ½ Tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Sprinkle and rub the chicken breasts with seasoning salt.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp.
  • In small bowl, mix the mustard, honey, mayonnaise, and dried onion flakes to make a honey mustard that will go over the chicken (this is different than the dipping sauce below).
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet and saute for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until browned.
  • Move chicken to an 11 x 7 inch or 9 x 9 inch pan.
  • Apply the honey mustard to each breast, then top with mushrooms, cooked bacon, and shredded cheese.
  • Bake in a 350° oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and chicken is
  • cooked through.
  • Serve with honey mustard dipping sauce.

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce

  • Mix the mayo, yellow mustard, Dijon mustard, honey, onion flakes, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
  • Cover and chill in refrigerator.
  • Serve with chicken.

Notes

*When my mom makes this, she makes tops each individual chicken breast with sauce, bacon, mushrooms, and cheese so it looks pretty . . . I made mine “casserole style” and just spread out the sauce, bacon, mushrooms, and cheese all over the place. Either way, it tastes the same. 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 821 kcal · Carbohydrates: 50 g · Protein: 46 g · Fat: 50 g · Saturated Fat: 20 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 162 mg · Sodium: 1898 mg · Potassium: 750 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 44 g · Vitamin A: 746 IU · Vitamin C: 5 mg · Calcium: 486 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Small Mixing Bowl
  • 11×7 or 9×9

Recipe Details

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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  1. Sarah Euphemia says:
    December 13, 2011
    This looks sooo good! I can't wait to try this! You'll make my husband one very happy man :)
    Reply
  2. Anonymous says:
    December 13, 2011
    Ooh, la la!!! Gonna try this one this week!!
    Reply
  3. Rhiannon says:
    December 13, 2011
    you had me at baccon and cheese.
    i must have this!
    Reply
  4. Brynna says:
    December 13, 2011
    I order this everytime I go to Outback. The picture looks VERY different from their's, but I am definately going to try it and see how it compares.
    Reply
    • Jeri says:
      September 2, 2013
      Made this yesterday and thought there would be enough leftover for tonight's dinner...............no such luck. It really was delicious! Hubby & I loved it. Only problem is..............I have to cook tonight. :)
      Reply
  5. Aimee says:
    December 13, 2011
    this is my favorite thing to order at outback, because im not a huge steak fan. will definitely have to try this at home. yum!
    Reply
  6. Anonymous says:
    December 16, 2011
    I am not a big mushroom fan. Me and my sister always make it with grilled onions on top instead. It is still amazing!
    Reply
  7. Ruth says:
    December 18, 2011
    This recipe sounds delish. I will have to give it a try. I am always trying to find good chicken recipes.
    Ruth
    Reply
  8. Karlie says:
    December 18, 2011
    OMG, this is my favorite dish at Outback! But the one where I grew up closed and I haven't been to one in years! DEFINITELY going to make this. So glad I found your blog.
    Reply
  9. Marni says:
    January 10, 2012
    Made this sans mushrooms and my family loved it! Thanks so much for sharing! It made our night.
    Reply
    • Stacey says:
      January 30, 2019
      This is SUCH A GREAT RECIPE!! Don't always have mushrooms in fridge, so have put in fresh diced tomatoes as either replacement or additive. ALL of family loves it either way (which is rare). Thank you so much!!
      Reply
  10. Heidi says:
    January 26, 2012
    I make this all the time. We love it. I make it like your Mom though. And I have found that the Chick-fil-A Roasted Honey BBQ sauce (or something like that, and it's kept behind the counter) makes it taste awesome!!! Whenever I go to Chick-fil-A, I ask for extras and take home the rest to use when I make this.
    Reply
  11. Chels says:
    February 14, 2012
    This was delicious, I made it the other day, and it was a huge hut. I swapped turkey bacon and used light mayo and cheese to try and cut out some calories. Still totally delicious, thank you so much for sharing this recipe, it was very much so enjoyed!
    Reply
  12. Erin says:
    March 7, 2012
    Looks yummy. Going to try this over the weekend.
    Reply
  13. Erin says:
    March 7, 2012
    Looks yummy. Going to try this over the weekend.
    Reply
  14. SMOOCHIE says:
    March 10, 2012
    the recipe just says mustard - does that mean yellow mustard? for the sauce it specifies, but i didn't see it specified in the chicken recipe - let me know, thanks!
    Reply
    • Camille says:
      March 12, 2012
      I just used yellow mustard, but I think that you could use Dijon mustard and it would still taste delicious!:)
      Reply
  15. starred_and_scarred says:
    March 20, 2012
    I made this for my parents tonight and my Mom said how good it was 4 or 5 times. She happens to love honey mustard so the sauce especially was a big hit. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
    Reply
  16. Betts says:
    April 10, 2012
    This IS an awesome recipe! I use it for company suppers. It's even better if you marinate the chicken in the morning in Worcestershire sauce/oil/balsamic vinegar - adds a lot.
    Reply
  17. Owner says:
    May 1, 2012
    What are dried onion flakes - like what you would put on a green bean casserole?
    Reply
    • Sandra S. says:
      May 9, 2012
      No, in the spice aisle they have dried onion. You can use dried minced onion.
      Reply
  18. Julia says:
    June 13, 2012
    Just had this. It is AMAZING and easy to make too! Thanks so much!
    Reply
  19. jenmariescafe.com says:
    June 27, 2012
    Gorgeous! And looks so yummmy!
    Reply
  20. niclyn says:
    August 19, 2012
    I made this tonight and it was fantastic! I didn't realize that I needed to make the honey mustard sauce to sit overnight, so it only had 3 hours. I don't think it made difference, it was the best part. Thanks for the recipe.
    Reply
  21. learning table says:
    August 21, 2012
    Found you through Pinterest and made this tonight. It was a big hit! Thanks for the recipe; I'll be putting it in the rotation.
    :)
    Reply
  22. Cyndy says:
    August 25, 2012
    Just made this and it was very good. I would definitely make again. Didn't have any mushrooms in the house so I didn't use them. I would next time. I also had chicken cutlets that were already sliced really thin. It would have been better to have them a little thicker. I used yellow mustard in the sauce that went on the chicken and it was very good. I think any kind of mustard would work, it would just give it a different taste. Didn't bother with the extra sauce. I could see this being a great company dish as you could prep ahead and then just put it in the oven when needed.
    Reply
  23. Unknown says:
    August 27, 2012
    Started to make chicken and my girls said, 'chicken, again!''. So I turned to this recipe and oh my! DELICIOUS! This is my girls' favorite at Outback. The sauce is identical. My husband and I skipped the cheese and the bacon and it was still yummy. Thanks so much for sharing!
    Reply
  24. 3luvme says:
    September 27, 2012
    Just finished eating this. O. M. G! Best recipe EVER!! Thankyou :)
    Reply
  25. Katy says:
    October 2, 2012
    Have made this several times now!! It has become a favorite :) Absolutely delicious!
    Reply
  26. Lauren says:
    October 9, 2012
    I've made this before, and it's great! I have canned mushrooms this time...will that be okay?
    Reply
    • Camille says:
      October 11, 2012
      I think that canned mushrooms would work okay. Just drain them really well and you should be good to go!
      Reply
  27. Leilah Earwood says:
    October 10, 2012
    I made this tonight and was pretty pleased. I haven't had Alice Springs Chicken enough to remember how it tasted but Husband said it was "close". Upon taking his first bite, he looked at me and said "THIS is tasty!" I'm pretty sure this will now make a regular showing at our table. Thanks!
    Reply
  28. Emily H says:
    October 22, 2012
    Are the chicken breasts frozen or thawed when you rub with seasoning salt and then refrigerate them?
    Reply
    • Camille says:
      October 24, 2012
      Thawed! :)
      Reply
  29. Chelsea says:
    November 25, 2012
    We made this last night and OMG IT IS SO STINKIN GOOD! We sauteed our chicken in the bacon grease (can you just feel your arteries clogging with yummy goodness?) and holy cow--totally worth it. Next time, we're going to add caramelized onions to the mix. We're also going to attempt shredding the chicken and making quesadillas! Shared the recipe with my MIL and she can't wait to try it.
    Reply
  30. Duck Girl says:
    February 19, 2013
    Made this tonight. Totally LOVED!!! This is my favorite dish at the Outback and it totally satisfied me! Hubby didn't love it, but it's also not his favorite dish and he's not a fan of mustard anything. :) The honey mustard mix tasted identical. Thank you!!!
    Reply
  31. nikki2223 says:
    April 6, 2013
    my family LOVES this. I make it and put it over rice on the nights I have to make it last.
    Reply
  32. Missy says:
    June 19, 2013
    I made this tonight and it was fabulous! Thanks so much for sharing! I will put this on the rotation for dinner for sure! Love it!
    Reply
  33. Kay Ailey says:
    August 13, 2013
    Made this for dinner tonight, very delicious the whole family loved it. I didn't bother with the extra sauce though. Thanks this is a winner!
    Reply
  34. Sarita says:
    September 10, 2013
    I accidently omitted the mayo. Is that going to make a difference?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      September 11, 2013
      It might not be as creamy and the taste would be altered just a little. But for the most part, it should be fine! :)
      Reply
  35. Babs says:
    September 19, 2013
    I am not a chicken lover but had to cook some chicken for dinner and came upon this recipe. it was delicious. will definitely make it again. The family loved it. I did cut on the cheese
    Reply
  36. Janet says:
    September 30, 2013
    Made this tonight ...very very yummy!!!
    Reply
  37. Jessie says:
    October 23, 2013
    Do you cook the bacon prior to putting the chicken in the oven?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      October 24, 2013
      Yes, cook the bacon first.
      Reply
  38. kirstiegai says:
    November 11, 2013
    I cooked this for the whole family last night and they LOVED it, definitely on the list to cook again
    Reply
  39. Jessie's says:
    December 4, 2013
    I made this tonight. It was great. I left out the mushrooms because I'm not a fan and neither is my boyfriend. I did however cook little red potatoes and carrots and put them on the bottom of the 9*9 pan. It was delicious. And like I read above, no leftovers for me either. I'll have to make more next time.
    Reply
  40. Nicole says:
    December 23, 2013
    What sides do you normally serve with this dish?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      December 27, 2013
      We have a lot of side dishes on our blog that would go well with this. A salad goes well, some potatoes and any of our veggie recipes. Hope this helps. On the front page of our blog click on Categories. Then you see salads, sidedishes, and all kinds of ideas.
      Reply
  41. Katie says:
    January 7, 2014
    I love this! It is delicious!
    Reply
  42. Joann says:
    January 22, 2014
    I fixed this for supper tonight for me and the hubby! It was really, really good! Will do again.
    Reply
  43. Jenae says:
    February 11, 2014
    This was a hit! The picky Man of the House loved it! The dipping sauce really did add to the flavor. Delicious!
    Reply
  44. Granny says:
    February 12, 2014
    Greatest recipie. Family love it. .
    Reply
  45. kirstie says:
    February 12, 2014
    this has become a family hit and the kids actually ask for it every week
    Reply
  46. Arona Henderson says:
    February 13, 2014
    Is the extra sauce necessary or will this be tasty enough without more sauce. One reviewer suggested putting cut up cooked pink potatoes and carrots on the bottom of the casserole dish. That sounded like a nice idea. I am planning to make the recipe and want to decide if I need the extra sauce. Thanks so much.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      February 18, 2014
      This is tasty with or without the honey mustard sauce.
      Reply
  47. Sherry says:
    February 26, 2014
    I am making this tonight! Looks so yummy! I cooked a whole chicken in the crock pot last night. Will it make a difference if I use cooked chicken??
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      February 26, 2014
      It will not need to cook as long since your chicken is already cooked. You will want to be sure everything is heated through and the cheese is melted.
      Reply
  48. Amanda says:
    March 5, 2014
    Wonder if this would be good with onion straws on top?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      March 6, 2014
      That would be delicious!!
      Reply
  49. Deb says:
    April 9, 2014
    This was outstanding. The only changes I made was no Lawry's salt (I didn't have) and next time I will put the cheese on the last 10 or 15 minutes. Hubby loved also and it is a keeper.
    Reply
  50. kiki says:
    June 11, 2014
    I made this today and it was amazing. The kids loved it. I made some nachos on the side and added some scallions. Thank you so much for this recipe. I will definitely make this again.
    Reply
  51. Mellisa says:
    July 10, 2014
    This recipe looks awesome...always wondered what was in the chicken....as coming from the real Alice Springs in Australia i never felt the need to try our namesake dish when i visited an outback steakhouse...needless to say this is also in no way an actual dish native to Alice Springs!...Looking forward to trying it!
    Reply
  52. Dawn says:
    August 24, 2014
    Can I use microwave already cooked bacon??
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      August 25, 2014
      Microwave bacon will work because you cook the bacon first before adding it to the top of the chicken.
      Reply
  53. Jennifer says:
    January 18, 2015
    I just got ready to make this for tonight and read all the way through and realized the honey mustard sauce needs to set overnight. Is this going to be as good without it?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      January 19, 2015
      You will be fine not letting the honey mustard sauce set over night. You definitely want it with the chicken.
      Reply
  54. Chantel says:
    March 31, 2015
    This turned out so good! I fried the chicken in the leftover bacon grease....eeek. It tasted so good. I only had lime juice on hand so I used that as a substitute for the lemon. Love this recipe!
    Reply
  55. Lena says:
    April 10, 2015
    This is SO good made with jalapeno & banana peppers! We didn't have bacon & my husband doesn't like mushrooms so we just used what we had and omg it's so delicious. So much so that HE decided to make it again tonight LOL!
    Reply
  56. Shelby says:
    August 6, 2015
    made this tonight and it is a keeper! Was a bit salty but that could be from the seasoning salt. Used half yellow mustard and half Dijon as that's what I had on hand. Used "Habanero" cheese blend, again as that's what I had... Definitely added to the rotation! Thank you!
    Reply
  57. Scott says:
    October 13, 2015
    Thank you! This is the first Alice Springs recipe I've seen that uses mayo, which I think is how Outback does it. Looking forward to trying it this week! :)
    Reply
  58. GRAMMASUE says:
    August 8, 2018
    I am confused why there are two sauces and that the chicken was not marinated in the first sauce (included with the chicken part). What do you do with the Honey mustard sauce? Is that to be included as a side sauce? I am sorry, but the directions and ingredients listed as is was confusing. Just comparing this recipe to some of the others out there and most marinate the chicken in part of the HM sauce prior to cooking the chicken. Thank you!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      August 8, 2018
      Follow steps 1-5 in the instructions using the ingredients under "chicken". It will tell you to apply the honey mustard mixture over each chicken breast and then topping it with the mushrooms and cheese. In step 6 it says to serve it with the honey mustard sauce. The honey mustard sauce ingredients are all listed and how to make it is explained. You serve that on the side of the finished recipe. It's great for dipping. Hope this clarifies things. Just go step by step and the ingredients are listed in the order used.
      Reply
  59. Melissa Barger says:
    October 25, 2018
    Absolutely amazing! Thank you! The only Thing I ever order at Outback Steakhouse is Alice Springs Chicken. I have to admit that this was better than Outback!
    Reply
  60. Mari says:
    January 17, 2021
    This receipe seems flawed with two sets of sauce measurements. So is it the measurements under ingredients or measurements under Honey Mustard Sauce with NO measurements. So I did my best to figure it out and it turned out delicious. I will make again and even serve to guests. Needs more mushrooms and bacon!
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      January 18, 2021
      Sorry about that. We edited the recipe so it makes more sense.
      Reply
  61. Nicole Barnett says:
    April 19, 2021
    This was fantastic! A bit of work to get the final product, but worth it. I piled on the mushrooms and used pepper jack cheese. The dipping sauce is really good, but the dish is also excellent without it.

    5 stars

    Reply
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