Monterey Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)

Name: Monterey Chicken Recipe (VIDEO)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
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)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

This Chili's copycat Monterey Chicken recipe brings the grilled chicken, tangy BBQ, smoky bacon, and gooey cheese restaurant favorite home to your kitchen.

Updated at: Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:20:30 GMT