Description
Looking for a mouthwatering dinner idea that’s packed with flavor and easy to pull together? This Alice Springs Chicken recipe checks all the boxes—juicy grilled chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy homemade honey mustard sauce, loaded with melty Colby Jack cheese, and finished with crispy bacon crumbles. It’s the perfect choice for a comforting meal, whether you’re after an easy dinner, a quick low-carb option, or just fresh food ideas that satisfy. Serve it with a baked potato, roasted veggies, or salad, and you’ve got a restaurant-worthy dish made at home!
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 slices bacon
1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, honey, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and paprika. Reserve some for dipping later.
2. Pat chicken breasts dry, then season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
4. Cook bacon separately until crisp but still tender. Chop into bite-sized pieces.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon honey mustard sauce over seared chicken in the skillet.
6. Top each breast with shredded cheese and chopped bacon.
7. Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked (165°F internal temp).
8. Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Marinate the chicken in honey mustard sauce for up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
Use low-sodium bacon and cheese to cut back on saltiness.
Let the chicken rest after baking to keep it juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked / Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 670
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 115
Keywords: alice springs chicken, easy dinner, low carb chicken, chicken with bacon and cheese