Monterey Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)
This Chili's copycat Monterey Chicken recipe brings the grilled chicken, tangy BBQ, smoky bacon, and gooey cheese restaurant favorite home to your kitchen.
Foto: Natasha's Kitchen
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (1 1/2 to 2 lbs)*)
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp olive oil (plus more as needed)
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce (divided, preferably a sweet and thick variety)
- 8 slices applewood smoked bacon (not thick-cut)
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (to serve)
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onions (to serve)
Steps
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Cook bacon until browned and crisp (either on the stovetop, or make either Oven-Baked Bacon or Air Fryer Bacon), so it’s ready when the chicken comes off the grill.
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Pound the chicken between two layers of plastic wrap until it reaches an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season all over with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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Preheat the grill or a large oiled oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the preheated grill or skillet and cook on the first side until nicely browned or charred (about 3-4 minutes). Flip and brush the cooked side with barbecue sauce. Once the chicken approaches an internal temperature of 165°F, flip it again and brush the second side with BBQ sauce. Once it reaches 165°F on a thermometer, remove from heat. If using a stovetop skillet, you can keep the chicken in the oven-safe skillet, or transfer it to a 9x13 casserole dish or rimmed baking sheet.
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Brush the top of the chicken again with barbecue sauce. Top with bacon, then sprinkle with cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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Serve warm, garnished with diced tomatoes and chives.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (27% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| small chicken breasts | 4 | - | - |
| fine sea salt | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| freshly ground black pepper | 0.5 tsp | - | - |
| garlic powder | 0.5 tsp | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 200 |
| olive oil | 1 tbsp | - | - |
| BBQ Sauce | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| applewood smoked bacon | 8 slices | - | - |
| shredded Monterey Jack Cheese | 0.5 cup | - | - |
| shredded cheddar cheese | 0.5 cup | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 20.912 |
| diced tomatoes | 0.3333333333333333 cup | Rp 12.000/kg | Rp 948 |
| chopped green onions | 2 tbsp | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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