Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Monterey Chicken recipe that combines grilled chicken with barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brush the chicken with olive oil and place on the grill.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with barbecue sauce.
- Top each chicken breast with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
- Close the grill lid and cook until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the grill and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours before grilling.
- Feel free to use your favorite type of cheese.
- This dish pairs well with a side of grilled vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Monterey Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Barbecue Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe