Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken
This Cowboy Chicken is Marinated Grilled Chicken topped with BBQ Sauce, Crispy Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese. Top with Fresh Cilantro and Red Onion. This is the best Monterey Chicken recipe!
Equipment
- 10-inch cast-iron skillet
- measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 4 pieces Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 0.25 cup Oil
- 0.25 cup Dijon Mustard
- 0.25 cup Honey
Toppings
- 4 to 6 slices Crispy Bacon
- 1 cup BBQ Sauce plus more for dipping
- 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese or 4 slices
- 0.25 cup Chopped Red Onion
- Chopped Cilantro
- Pickled Jalapenos
Instructions
Chicken Marinade
- In a bowl, stir together oil, honey, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Reserve ¼ 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. 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. Cut into bite-size pieces.
- Fire up the grill! 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
Serving: 1serving
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