Monterey Chicken Recipes

GRILLED MONTEREY CHICKEN

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.

EASY MONTEREY CHICKEN--COPYCAT CHILI'S MONTEREY CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Tenderize your chicken by covering your chicken breast with some plastic wrap and giving it a few good whacks with the bottom of a jar or heavy glass cup. This will flatten out the thickest part of the chicken breast and also break up the tissue just a little to make it more tender and moist.
• Salt and Pepper the chicken
• Place chicken on the grill or in the oven and cook. Use a digital thermometer and take off the heat when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
• Place cooked chicken in a 9 by 13 " baking dish.
• Smother with your favorite BBQ sauce
• Add shredded cheese and bacon bits.
• Broil in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is golden and crispy
• Add thinly sliced green onions and tomatoes. (optional)
• Take the bacon out of the packaging and cut into 1/4? slices.
• In a large saucepan, on the stove, saute the bacon bits for 3-5 minutes on medium heat until the bacon bits turn a light golden color and are just a little crispy.
• Drain the bacon bits on a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the grease.

MONTEREY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. , Top each with barbecue sauce, bacon and cheese. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with tomato and chives.

MONTEREY CHICKEN

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.

MONTEREY CHICKEN

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!

MEXICAN MONTEREY CHICKEN

Steps:

• preheat oven to 425.
• coat both sides of chicken with mayonnaise.
• mix together parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
• dip the chicken breasts in crumb/parmesan and cover evenly.
• place into a 9x13 baking pan.
• bake for 15 minutes then top with with salsa and jack cheese and bake 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
• garnish with sour cream onions and olives.

CHEESY BACON BBQ CHICKEN (MONTEREY CHICKEN)

Steps:

• Generously season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika on both sides. Set aside.
• Heat a 12-inch skillet over high heat. Drizzle with 3 Tbsp of oil and sear each side of the chicken for 2-3 min on each side.
• Transfer the chicken onto a large baking sheet and continue to fry the remaining chicken in batches.
• Spoon 1 heading Tbsp of BBQ sauce over each chicken breast.
• Top each chicken with 1 slice of bacon (I break mine in half), and sprinkle chicken with shredded cheese.
• Bake at 300°F for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese melts and chicken is done.
• Garnish with diced tomatoes and scallions, if desired.

EASY MONTEREY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and saute for about 5 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, another 5 minutes. Stir in condensed soup, chile peppers, sour cream, milk, cumin, chili powder, coriander, cayenne pepper, and pepper flakes.
• Transfer 1/2 of the chicken mixture into a 9x13-inch pan. Layer with 1/2 of the tortilla chips and 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese. Repeat layers once more and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 10 more minutes.

MONTEREY JACK STOVETOP MAC & CHEESE

Steps:

• For the bread crumbs: Heat butter in large skillet over medium heat until foam subsides. Add bread crumbs; cook, tossing to coat with butter, until crumbs just begin to color. Set aside.
• For the macaroni and cheese: Mix eggs, 1 cup evaporated milk, Tabasco, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper in small bowl. Mix mustard and 1 teaspoon water together. Add mustard mixture and set aside.
• Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add remaining salt and macaroni; cook until al dente. Drain and return to pan over low heat. Add butter; toss to melt.
• Pour egg mixture over buttered macaroni along with three-quarters of cheese; stir until thoroughly combined and the cheese starts to melt. Gradually add remaining milk and cheese, stirring constantly, until mixture is hot and creamy, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately, topped with toasted bread crumbs.