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Monterey Chicken Recipe

Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
This Monterey Chicken recipe features marinated grilled chicken breasts topped with BBQ sauce, crisp bacon, and melted Monterey Jack cheese.
4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder approximately 5 dashes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt approximately 5 dashes
  • 8 tablespoons barbecue sauce any preferred variety
  • 8 slices applewood-smoked bacon
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions
 

Prepare the Marinade

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and salt. Whisk until the ingredients are well incorporated.

Marinate the Chicken

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. If necessary, add a small amount of water to bring the marinade level to the top of the chicken. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for up to 8 hours.

Cook the Chicken

  1. After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess liquid. Cook the chicken using your preferred method—grill, bake, broil, or skillet-fry—until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the juices run clear. Grilling is recommended for best flavor.

Prepare the Bacon

  1. While the chicken is cooking, place the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the bacon is crisp, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Assemble the Monterey Chicken

  1. Once the chicken is fully cooked, transfer the breasts to an oven-safe pan or plate. Top each piece with 2 tablespoons of barbecue sauce, 2 slices of bacon, and approximately 1/4 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese.

Melt the Cheese

  1. Place the assembled chicken under a broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or in a microwave-safe dish for 30 to 60 seconds, until the cheese is fully melted.

Serve

  1. Remove from heat and serve immediately while warm. Optional garnishes include chopped green onions or parsley.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten-free, ensure that the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce used are certified gluten-free, as these ingredients commonly contain wheat-based additives. Additionally, check that the bacon and cheese are not processed with any gluten-containing ingredients. All remaining items, including the chicken, honey, salt, and garlic powder, are naturally gluten-free.
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