Cooking Monterey Chicken on a Blackstone or Flat Top
Imagine taking the legendary combination of smoky barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and gooey melted Monterey Jack cheese, and giving it the ultimate backyard upgrade. Cooking Monterey Chicken on a Blackstone griddle changes the game entirely and is our new favorite recipe for summer.
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts
- 8 Slices Bacon
- ½ Cup BBQ Sauce
- ¼ Cup Chicken seasoning or BBQ rub
- 4-6 Slices Monterey Jack Cheese or Pepper Jack for a spicy version
- 1 Cup Pico de gallo
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and cover with a piece of parchment paper. Use a meat tenderizer to pound the chicken into roughly ½-inch-thick filets. Alternatively, you can slice the boneless chicken breasts in half horizontally to butterfly them and create thinner pieces. This helps ensure they cook quickly and have an even thickness.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with your favorite chicken seasoning of BBQ rub.
- Preheat your Blackstone griddle to medium heat. Cook the bacon slices to desired doneness, flipping as needed. Once cooked, remove the bacon to a plate or pan. Remove any pooled grease but do not wipe the surface dry.
- Place the chicken on the hot griddle. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 150°F. The chicken should have a beautiful golden-brown sear. We typically flip the chicken about every 2-3 minutes to make sure the chicken in browning but not burning.
- Once the chicken has reached 150°F, reduce the heat to low. Spoon a generous amount of your favorite BBQ sauce over the top of each chicken breast, spread or baste to coat evenly. Cook for a couple minutes then top the chicken with the cheese slices.
- Cover the chicken with a steam lid, dome, or basting lid to help the cheese melt. Cook for about 1-3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the internal temperature of the chicken is at least 165°F.
- Carefully remove the finished chicken from the griddle. Top with the crispy bacon slices and fresh pico de gallo. If desired drizzle with some additional BBQ sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite sides like rice, grilled vegetables, or a simple salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 647kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 61gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 199mgSodium: 1489mgPotassium: 1059mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 761IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 278mgIron: 3mg
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