Best 6 Grilled Monterey Chicken Recipes

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Monterey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make grilled dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its flavorful blend of Monterey Jack cheese, spices, and succulent chicken, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. Grilled monterey chicken is typically made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts that are marinated in a mixture of seasonings, olive oil, and lemon juice. The chicken is then grilled until cooked through and topped with a creamy Monterey Jack cheese sauce. Monterey chicken can be served with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or rice. It's also a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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Classic Monterey Chicken with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms. It's worth the extra time!!

Provided by Leigh

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (5 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup teriyaki marinade sauce
½ pound bacon
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, cut into long slices
1 small green bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
4 slices mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl. Pour marinade over chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Reserve 1/3 cup marinade and discard the rest.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain and set aside.
  • In same skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Saute onion, bell pepper and mushrooms for about 3 to 5 minutes. Add reserved 1/3 cup of marinade and simmer until soft. Drain and set onion mixture aside.
  • Top baked chicken with bacon strips. Add onion mixture and top each breast with a slice of cheese. Bake for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 140.2 mg, Fat 37.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 46.4 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 2806.6 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

GRILLED MONTEREY CHICKEN



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Try this chicken from the grill served in a refreshingly different way. And although the ingredient list appears long, it's a cinch to make. -Sherri Mabry Gordon, Pickerington, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 bacon strips, halved
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 thin slices sweet onion
6 thin slices tomato
6 thin slices avocado
6 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook bacon according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the oil, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, salt, oregano and pepper; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. , Move chicken to edges of grill. Top each with two bacon pieces and one slice of onion, tomato, avocado and cheese. Cover and grill 4-6 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts :

MONTEREY CHICKEN



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Make and share this Monterey Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Catie

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 8h30m

Yield 4 chicken breasts, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
5 dashes garlic
5 dashes salt
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup of shredded monterey jack cheese
8 slices apple-smoked bacon
8 tablespoons barbecue sauce, of your choice

Steps:

  • Mix the honey, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and salt together and place chicken breasts in it. Add enough water to bring the marinade up to the middle of the chicken breast.
  • OR.
  • Mix together the marinade (as mentioned above) and place into a ZipLoc bag large enough for all the chicken breasts to fit inches Add water until the marinade reaches the top of the chicken breasts.
  • Marinate for as close to 8 hours as possible.
  • To cook:.
  • Bake, Broil, Grill or Skillet Fry, either way works well. Chili's grills (and I prefer grilled). Choose your preferred method and cook until the breasts are done.
  • While the breasts are cooking, fry up the bacon until CRISP!
  • When the chicken is done, top each breast with 2 tbsps of BBQ sauce, two strips of bacon and 1/4 cup of shredded cheese.
  • Microwave the breasts (or broil) until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve!

CHICKEN MONTEREY



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This is a delicious entree - easy to make and elegant enough for a dinner party!!!

Provided by DOREENB

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Breaded

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup butter, divided
½ cup chopped onion
8 large mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup chicken stock
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon white pepper
½ cup white wine
1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
8 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded thin

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour, chicken stock, celery salt, white pepper and white wine. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened and well blended, about 10 minutes. Mix 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese into the thickened sauce mixture, and stir until melted.
  • In a shallow medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken breast halves in the flour mixture to coat. Melt remaining 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned on all sides. Arrange breast halves in the prepared baking dish, and cover with the sauce.
  • Top chicken breast halves with remaining Monterey Jack cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 116.6 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 32.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 484.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH MONTEREY -CINDY UNDERWOOD



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A tender, moist, citrus-marinated chicken breast is tastefully topped with tomato, avocado and Monterey jack cheese. Grilled sourdough bread is the crowning touch for this fantastic sandwich.

Provided by Lastar Wellness

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 6h15m

Yield 4 Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
8 slices sourdough French bread (cut diagonally, 3/4 inch thick)
4 slices tomatoes
1 avocado, peeled, cut into 8 slices
4 slices monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • In 12x8-inch glass baking dish, combine all marinade ingredients (orange juice lemon juice, oil, sugar, and lemon pepper seasoning); mix well.
  • Place 1 chicken piece, smooth side up, between t pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper.
  • Working from center, gently pound chicken with rolling pin or flat side of a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts. Place chicken in marinade, turning to coat all sides. Cover; refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Prepare charcoal fire for grilling. Drain chicken breasts, reserving marinade. When ready to barbecue, place chicken breasts on grill about 8 inches from medium coals. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear, turning once and brushing with marinade. Meanwhile, spread margarine on one side of each bread slice. Place bread slices, margarine side down, on grill when turning chicken. Cook until lightly browned; set aside. Place 1 tomato slice, 2 avocado slices and 1 slice cheese on each chicken breast. Cook an additional 2 to 5 minutes or until cheese begins to melt. Place each chicken piece between grilled bread slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 825.6, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 1008.7, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 9.1, Protein 46

MONTEREY BARBECUED CHICKEN



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Linda Coleman of Cedar Rapids, Iowa turns regular chicken into a savory dish with barbecue sauce, crisp bacon and melty cheese. It gets even better with a sprinkling of fresh tomatoes and green onions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 bacon strips
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
3 green onions, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Cut bacon strips in half widthwise. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until cooked but not crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain. , Drain drippings from skillet; cook chicken in butter over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. , Top each chicken breast with the barbecue sauce, green onions, tomato and two reserved bacon pieces; sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a leaner version of this dish. You can also use bone-in, skin-on chicken, but you will need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • To make sure the chicken is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium-high heat.
  • Serve the grilled Monterey chicken with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables, rice, or pasta.
  • You can also use this marinade to grill other types of meat, such as pork, fish, or shrimp.

Conclusion:

Grilled Monterey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilling process gives it a smoky, charred taste. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a meal that your family and friends will love.

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