Monterey Chicken

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.

Set the Traeger grill to 325°F with a mix of cherry and hickory wood pellets.

Season the chicken breasts liberally with your favorite Mexican seasoning on both sides.

Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 30-35 minutes, checking the temperature periodically.

When the chicken reaches 155°F, pull it off the grill and place it in a cast-iron skillet.

Add Stubbs sticky and sweet barbecue sauce on top of the chicken.

Close the grill lid and let the chicken finish cooking until it reaches 165°F.

At 160°F, add Colby Jack cheese on top of the chicken and close the lid to let it melt.

Once the cheese is melted, remove the chicken from the grill and top with pico de gallo before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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