Description
Monterey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that brings together juicy chicken breasts, smoky bacon, and melted cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a sweet and tangy BBQ glaze. This easy-to-make recipe transforms any meal into a celebration, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With each bite, experience an explosion of flavor that will have everyone asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Set aside on paper towels.
- In the same skillet, sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden but not fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix BBQ sauce, honey, garlic powder, and paprika. Brush this mixture over each chicken breast.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon. Bake for about 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg