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Monterey Chicken + Video

Monterey chicken has the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. Make this grilled chicken recipe for an easy dinner in just 25 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 614 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless skinless (See Note 1)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp chili seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 4 slices Bacon sliced
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 4 slices Monterey jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 2 green onions chopped (green parts only)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the green onion tops and red bell pepper into dice. Set aside.
  2. Slice bacon into small 1/4" pieces. In a skillet over medium heat cook bacon until crispy. Set aside to drain on a paper towel. (See Note 2)
  3. In a small bowl mix together the chili and garlic powders with the salt and pepper. Rub oil on chicken and press spices on both sides. Set aside.
  4. Preheat grill to 350°F. Clean grill grates. Place chicken on grill, baste with BBQ sauce and cook for 4 minutes. Turn, baste with BBQ sauce and cook another 4 minutes and continue cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F depending on thickness of chicken. Brush again with BBQ sauce.
  5. Place a slice of cheese on each breast and top with half of the bacon. Close the grill and let the cheese melt, about 1 minute.
  6. Serve with remaining bacon, green onion and red bell pepper sprinkled on top.
For Oven/Baking
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Transfer the chicken to a lightly greased, rimmed baking pan. Baste each side with the BBQ sauce. Save some for basting as it bakes.
  2. Bake uncovered for 22 to 25 minutes or until the chicken breasts reach an internal temperature of 165°F (turning after 10 minutes and basting once again with BBQ sauce).
  3. Place a slice of cheese on each breast and top with half of the bacon. Close the oven and let the cheese melt, about 1 minute.
  4. Transfer to a plate or cutting board and rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with remaining bacon, green onion and red bell pepper sprinkled on top.

Notes

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  • Pound the chicken breasts to about 3/4" to get as even as possibly for even grilling. Or if really large, slice horizontally.
  • Save that bacon fat, it's liquid gold! I use it to fry potatoes and other foods to add that extra flavor punch. I store it in a resealable jar in the refrigerator after cooling.

Nutrition Information

Calories 614kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 58g (116%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 184mg (61%) Sodium 969mg (40%) Potassium 1117mg (32%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 620IU (12%) Vitamin C 19.2mg (21%) Calcium 248mg (25%) Iron 1.7mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 614

% Daily Value*

Calories 614kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 58g 116%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 969mg 40%
Potassium 1117mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 620IU 12%
Vitamin C 19.2mg 21%
Calcium 248mg 25%
Iron 1.7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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