Outback Steakhouse Chicken Recipe
Something is special about being able to make restaurant favorites in your home and have them exactly as good (or even better) than going out to eat!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless or skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup honey mustard (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 8 slices bacon, cooked until crisp
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup hredded Cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Substitutions & Tips:
- Use grilled chicken breast with low-fat cheese and turkey bacon
- Add a dash of cayenne or hot sauce to the marinade for heat.
- Top with sautéed mushrooms or onions for extra texture and flavor
- Cook chicken ahead and assemble with cheese and bacon when ready to serve — just reheat and melt!
- Skip cheese or use a plant-based alternative.
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix honey mustard, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or dish and pour the marinade over them.
- Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for maximum flavor).
- Pro Tip: Don’t skip marinating — it’s the key to juicy, flavorful chicken!
Cook the Bacon
- While the chicken marinates, cook bacon until crispy.
- Place on paper towels to drain excess grease.
Sear the Chicken
- Heat in a skillet over medium high heat an amount of olive oil.
- Take chicken out of marinade (reserve some to brush chicken with, later).
- Turn over every side 4-5 minutes, until brown.
- Important to note: The chicken will not have to cook all the way yet it will be completed in the oven.
Bake or Grill
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Put chicken on a baking dish or ovenproof dish.
- Brush reserved marinade.
- Place layer 2 bacon over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the two cheeses evenly.
- Bake between 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is bubston and the chicken is at 165 F.
Garnish and Serve
- Add green onions chopped to make it look bright and fresh.
- Hot and serve with your favorite accompaniments!
Notes
- Wish to prepare this dish differently? Try these fun twists:
- Lighten it up: Substitute with grilled chicken breast and low-fat cheese and turkey bacon.
- Hot it up: Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the marinade to get some heat.
- Add vegetables: Add onions or mushrooms that are sautéed to enhance texture and flavor.
- Meal prep: Prep chicken and keep it in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it and add cheese and bacon and then reheat it and melt!
- Dairy-free alternative: Omit cheese or a plant-based substitute.