Alice Springs Chicken stuffs all the classified of aussie outback meal into a single scrumptious bite: smoky, savory grilled bird stacked high & wide with glistening cheese over top of bacon shards coverd in velvely honey mustard. Today, we provide you a detailed guideline about this dish from where it came to the basics and how can make it at home.
The Origin Of Alice Springs Chicken
The exact date Alice Springs Chicken first landed on someone’s dinner plate is unknown; however, it was popularized by Outback Steakhouse as and has become a staple dish of theirs that they have tried to Aussie-fy. This dish is an ode to that outback spirit and made up of a few Aussie staples — such as grilled chicken breast smothered in smokey glazed sauce, with crispy bacon.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This Alice Springs Chicken recipe contains everything you need to cook this at home.
For the Chicken Marinade:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
Soy sauce, 1 tablespoon
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Toppings:
8 slices cooked bacon, crispy
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish (optional)
For the Honey Mustard Sauce:
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Alice Springs Chicken Prep
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
First thing is to marinate the chicken breasts so they come out very tender and juicy. Combine : In a large mixing bowl, add olive oil,dijon mustard,honey and soy sauce tablespoon garlic powder tablespoon onion powdered, salt and pepper FOR MINCES Combine combine for them into a bowl.
Add the chicken breast, pop it in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and then tip over only half of that delicious marinade enough to coat all parts. Seal Ample Bag and Put in Fridge for 1/2 Hour to an hour (overnight, if possible).
Step 2: Preheat the Grill
NB In the meantime, fire up your bbq to medium high heat. I made them on the grill as it is too ridiculously hot to roast anything in my oven at this moment. If you don’t have a grill, make these inside with your stovetop using a Grill Pan or bake at 375°F (190°C).
Step 3: Cook the Chicken
Remove chicken from marinade and drain once grill is hot. Place the chicken breasts on to grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches165°F (74°C). Put it in a 25-30 minute oven bake or until fully cooked.
Step 4: Add the Toppings
When chicken is mostly cooked layer crispy bacon slices (gently) over the top of each breast and then add shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chedder Cheese. Cover and melt for only 2-3 minutes. Place some aluminum foil over it, if baking to prevent cheese getting overly brown.
NUTRITIONAL INFO HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
Step 5 Honey Mustard Sauce Prep
Honey Mustard Sauce In the time that your chicken is baking, you can make a honey mustard sauce. In a small bowl, mix the Dijon mustard, honey,mayonnaise (for more color), lemon juice( if using ), salt and pepper. Salt and Pepper to taste
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
Scatter some shredded cheese on top of them, bake/ grill until the melted layer is form in your chosen way. Uses toppings, can you go one level further and cook them by yourself Drizzle honey mustard sauce over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley (if using). These are great served with a side of fresh garden salad, steamed veg or oven-roasted potatoes.
The Reasons you will love Alice Springs Chicken:
Dish is super interesting that will make you happy and great combo of different flavors and textures. The smokiness of the grilled chicken was really nice with all that savory salty bacon and creamy cheese, then we have the tangy sweetness in a honey mustard sauce to pull it together.
Plus With Alice Springs ChickenYou Can Make It Your Way. As an entrée with the family dinners, or you could slice it and include in salads as well sandwiches which is pretty amusing. It’s perfect for any age — kids or adults, party of celebration.
