Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
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Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
Description
This recipe for Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken highlights thin-sliced chicken breasts marinated in a mixture of oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. The marinade softens the chicken and infuses it with gentle sweetness and tang. Marinating for at least 30 minutes or up to an hour ensures even flavor absorption. The chicken is grilled or cooked over medium heat for even doneness and juicy texture. Crispy bacon slices add a crunchy, smoky contrast, while melted cheddar cheese provides a creamy richness.
Chopped red onions, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapeños give vibrant bursts of color and sharp, tangy notes that complement the barbecue sauce’s sweetness and depth. The recipe suggests reserving some marinade for basting, which helps keep the chicken moist and flavorful during cooking. This dish works well as a standalone entree, pairing nicely with simple sides or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade:
- 4 chicken breast thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
Toppings:
- 4 to 6 lices Bacon crispy
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (plus more for dipping)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese or 4 slices, grated
- 1/4 cup onion red, chopped
- cilantro chopped
- jalapeños pickled
Instructions
Chicken Marinade:
- In a bowl, stir together oil, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Reserve 1/4 cup of marinade before adding the chicken to baste on the chicken as it is finishing cooking.
- Use Thin-Sliced Chicken Breasts for the most evenly cooked chicken. It is so much easier to cook chicken when it is the same thickness. If you can't find thin-sliced chicken breasts in the store, you can use a mallet or rolling pin to carefully pound the chicken. You can also butterfly the chicken by cutting it in half horizontally. Place the marinade and chicken in a resealable bag and place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- While the chicken is marinating, cook the bacon until nice and crispy. You can cook the bacon in a skillet or in the oven at 400 degrees for about 20-25 minutes. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Fire up the grill! I prefer grilling the chicken breast but you can also cook this in a saucepan. Cook the chicken on medium heat until the center of the chicken breast registers 160 degrees. Cook the chicken on both sides for about 6-9 minutes per side. Once you flip the chicken, baste the chicken with the remaining marinade you set aside.
- Sprinkle with cheese and let it melt. Remove the chicken from the grill and drizzle with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapenos.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 662 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 662kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 1952mg | 81% |
| Potassium | 705mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 499IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 246mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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