Monterey Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)
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Monterey Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)
Description
This recipe involves pounding boneless, skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness and seasoning them with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. The chicken is cooked on a grill or skillet until browned, then repeatedly brushed with barbecue sauce during cooking to build a flavorful glaze. Once cooked through to 165°F internal temperature, it is topped with crispy cooked applewood smoked bacon and a mixture of shredded Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses.
The cheese and bacon meld on top as the dish finishes cooking either on the grill, under a broiler, or in a hot oven-safe skillet, creating a rich, savory topping that complements the tangy barbecue sauce base. The freshly diced tomatoes and chopped green onions added before serving provide freshness and color contrast to the hearty chicken.
The combination of smoky bacon, melted cheese, and barbecue-glazed chicken gives this dish a satisfying balance of textures and flavors suitable for a main course. The precise cooking steps ensure juiciness while developing caramelized edges.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless (1 1/2 to 2 lbs, small
- 1/2 tsp salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp olive oil plus more as needed
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce divided, preferably a sweet and thick variety
- 8 lices Bacon not thick-cut, applewood smoked
- 1/2 cup Monterey jack cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup diced tomatoes to serve
- 2 Tbsp green onion to serve, chopped
Instructions
- Cook bacon until browned and crisp (either on the stovetop, or make either Oven-Baked Bacon or Air Fryer Bacon), so it’s ready when the chicken comes off the grill.
- Pound the chicken between two layers of plastic wrap until it reaches an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Preheat the grill or a large oiled oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the preheated grill or skillet and cook on the first side until nicely browned or charred (about 3-4 minutes). Flip and brush the cooked side with barbecue sauce. Once the chicken approaches an internal temperature of 165°F, flip it again and brush the second side with BBQ sauce. Once it reaches 165°F on a thermometer, remove from heat. If using a stovetop skillet, you can keep the chicken in the oven-safe skillet, or transfer it to a 9x13 casserole dish or rimmed baking sheet.
- Brush the top of the chicken again with barbecue sauce. Top with bacon, then sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with diced tomatoes and chives.
Notes
- This version uses about 1 3/4 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you can also use 2 large breasts sliced in half lengthwise to make 4 cutlets.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 521 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 521kcal | 26% |
| Carbs | 17g | |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1261mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 664mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 24% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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