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Easy Weeknight Grilled Monterey Chicken
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11 INGREDIENTS • 6 STEPS • 1HR

Easy Weeknight Grilled Monterey Chicken

This Easy Weeknight Grilled Monterey Chicken is smothered with yummy barbecue sauce and topped off with a layer of melted cheddar, fresh tomato salsa, and a sprinkling of crispy bacon bits. The perfect dish to consider when hosting a barbecue or casual dinner party.
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A Hint of Rosemary
Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
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This Easy Weeknight Grilled Monterey Chicken is smothered with yummy barbecue sauce and topped off with a layer of melted cheddar, fresh tomato salsa, and a sprinkling of crispy bacon bits. The perfect dish to consider when hosting a barbecue or casual dinner party.
1HR
Total Time
$9.68
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
3
US / Metric
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
3
(1.5 lb)
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
Barbecue Sauce
1/2 cup
Barbecue Sauce
Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup
Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese
Salsa
3/4 cup
Salsa
Thick-Cut Bacon
4 slices
Cooked Thick-Cut Bacon, crumbled
Scallion
1/4 cup
Chopped Scallion
green part
Olive Oil
as needed
Olive Oil
for brushing
Coarse Kosher Salt
to taste
Coarse Kosher Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Lime
to taste
Sliced Limes
Fresh Parsley
to taste
Chopped Fresh Parsley
for garnish
or Fresh Cilantro
optional
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
974
Fat
26.5 g
Protein
152.6 g
Carbs
24.7 g
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Hi, I'm Rosemary! I am a stay-at-home mom who loves to spend time in my kitchen, prepare food for my family, and am always on the lookout for good gluten-free recipes!
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Author's Notes

Makes 3-4 servings.
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step 1
Remove Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (3) from the refrigerator. Brush all over with Olive Oil (as needed). and season both sides with Coarse Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
step 1 Remove Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (3) from the refrigerator. Brush all over with Olive Oil (as needed). and season both sides with Coarse Kosher Salt (to taste) and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste). Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
step 2
Preheat a gas grill to medium-high heat. If chicken is coated with oil, there is no need to oil the grates.
step 3
Using metal tongs, place the chicken breasts on preheated grill; meaty side down. Generously brush the exposed side of each breast with Barbecue Sauce (1/2 cup). Close the grill cover.
step 3 Using metal tongs, place the chicken breasts on preheated grill; meaty side down. Generously brush the exposed side of each breast with Barbecue Sauce (1/2 cup). Close the grill cover.
step 4
Once you have substantial grill marks, (about 4-5 minutes for thick breasts; 2-3 minutes for thin cuts) flip breasts.
step 5
Turn the grill off. Flip chicken; add Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup). Cover until cheese is melted. Transfer to a dish to keep warm.
step 5 Turn the grill off. Flip chicken; add Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (1/2 cup). Cover until cheese is melted. Transfer to a dish to keep warm.
step 6
When ready to serve, top each breast with about 1/4 cup of Salsa (3/4 cup) and sprinkle with Thick-Cut Bacon (4 slices) and Scallion (1/4 cup). Add some Fresh Parsley (to taste) for garnish, if desired. Serve with Limes (to taste).
step 6 When ready to serve, top each breast with about 1/4 cup of Salsa (3/4 cup) and sprinkle with Thick-Cut Bacon (4 slices) and Scallion (1/4 cup). Add some Fresh Parsley (to taste) for garnish, if desired. Serve with Limes (to taste).
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Budget-Friendly
Gluten-Free
Grill
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Summer
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