Super Easy Monterey Chicken Recipe

Monterey Jack cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while cheddar is often less expensive.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while pork belly can be more affordable.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Season chicken breasts with olive oil, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt.

Grill chicken until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Remove chicken from grill and place on a baking sheet.

Top each chicken breast with BBQ sauce, cooked bacon, and shredded cheese.

Transfer baking sheet to oven and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with diced tomato and chopped green onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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