Easy Grilled Monterey Chicken

Monterey Jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while maintaining meltiness.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon has fewer calories and fat.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: bone-in chicken

Thighs are juicier and often less expensive.

Cut the green onion tops and red bell pepper into dice. Set aside.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Serve with remaining bacon, green onion and red bell pepper sprinkled on top.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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