Monterey Grilled Chicken Recipe

Name: Monterey Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 pieces Bacon Strips; 6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thawed; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1/4 cups Each Red Wine Vinegar And Soy Sauce; 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic; 1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Butter; 6 slices Tomato; 6 slices Sweet Onion; 6 slices Avocado; 6 slices Monterey Jack Cheese

Servings: persons

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In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy and then remove bacon from the pan and drain the grease.
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Mix up marinade ingredients in a bowl and place chicken in the bowl.
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Put bowl into the refrigerator and allow chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Thinly slice tomato and sweet onion.
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Saute onion slices in 2 T. butter.
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Heat a skillet to medium heat with the butter.
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Drain and discard marinade and put chicken into the hot skillet.
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Grill chicken uncovered over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink.
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Cut avocado into wedges.
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Move chicken to the edges of the grill.
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Top each piece with a slice of bacon, an onion slice, a tomato slice, an avocado wedge and a slice of Monterey jack cheese.
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Cover the pan and cook over medium heat for 4-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
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We served this with a rice pilaf and it was fantastic!

1591

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 pieces Bacon Strips, 6 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Thawed, 1/2 cups Olive Oil, 1/4 cups Each Red Wine Vinegar And Soy Sauce, and more.

Yes, Monterey Grilled Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Monterey Grilled Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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