The BEST Grilled Monterey Chicken

Monterey Chicken - Sweet & Spicy Barbecue chicken topped with thick cut bacon and smothered in Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar
#MontereyChicken #MontereyGrilledChicken #howtobbqright
WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
- Malcom's Grande Gringo Mexican Seasoning bit.ly/GrandeGringo
- Killer Hogs BBQ Sauce - bit.ly/TheBBQSauce
- Flat Cast Iron Skillet - amzn.to/2VyZOtW
- Thermoworks DOT bit.ly/ThermoworksDOT
Grilled Monterey Chicken
I’m not sure who first came up with this idea, but whenever I see it on a menu, something inside just tells me to order it. You don’t have to go out for this dish; it’s really easy to make right at home.
Here’s my version of Monterey Chicken: I start with boneless, skinless chicken breast seasoned with a good dose of my Grande Gringo Mexican seasoning.
Let it hang out at room temperature while I fire up the grill. For this cook I use my Pellet Grill set for indirect cooking at 325 degrees. You can use your favorite wood pellet for smoke flavor; I like cherry because it’s a mild, sweet smoke that’s excellent on chicken.
As soon as the grill is ready, place the chicken breast on the cooking rack and let it roll for 20-25 minutes. This is a good time to prep the remaining ingredients. Cook the bacon on a sheet pan in the oven and roughly chop it, grate the Monterey and Cheddar cheese (you could use pre shredded but freshly grated melts better), and chop the green onion for garnish.
At the 25 minute mark I like to start monitoring the internal temp. Use a probe thermometer first set for 155 degrees at first. This is the point where the chicken breasts are glazed with bbq sauce. Transfer each breast to a flat iron skillet and top with Killer Hogs BBQ Sauce - Continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 in the thickest part of the breast.
Then I add crumbled bacon and a ton of both Monterey Jack and Cheddar Cheese. The skillet goes back on the grill for 3-5 minutes to melt all the cheesy goodness.
Just before serving garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and it’s ready to serve. I don’t anyone who doesn’t like this dish. It’s great served with mashed potatoes, rice, or vegetables and even your kids will eat this one!
Monterey Chicken Recipe
Monterey Chicken Ingredients:
- 4 - Chicken Breast boneless/skinless
- 2oz Malcom's Grande Gringo Mexican Seasoning
- 12oz Bacon crumbled
- 4oz Monterey Jack Cheese
- 4oz Cheddar Cheese
- 1 cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce
- 2-3 Green Onions chopped
Monterey Chicken Directions:
1. Prepare pellet grill for cooking at 325 degrees using Cherry wood pellets for fuel.
2. Season the chicken breast with the Grande Gringo Mexican seasoning on all sides.
3. Place the breasts on the pellet grill, insert a probe thermometer to monitor internal temperature.
4. When the internal temp reaches 155 transfer the chicken breasts to a flat iron skillet and glaze with Killer Hogs BBQ sauce - Continue to cook the breasts until the internal reaches 165 degrees.
5. Top each breast with crumbled bacon, cheddar, and jack cheese. Return the skillet to the grill and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese melts over the top.
6. Garnish the Monterey Chicken with green onions and serve.
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[@Kazr0ck]

The smile he has after he says "Let's get to cooking!" is always wholesome as hell. :)

[@borttorbbq2556]

It's just such a big cheesy grin

[@ahikeokun]

hell isnt wholesome

[@samrichards8251]

Malcom’s never messes around with his food! Each dish is tasty as hell.

[@samrichards8251]

Happy Thanos haven’t cooked this yet but Will do. His food blows me away. Got me into smoking.

[@samrichards8251]

Happy Thanos haha enjoy man 😉

[@demohunto3]

I agree man, every recipe I’ve tried from his is fcking phenomenal

[@MrEranoah]

May god keeps you healthy. I am 42 and already one week in a hospital for eating too much fatty dishes.

[@darrylt6412]

Tyler Leyden agreed

[@oro5z]

@@BirdSTL you need to go to church/temple/mosque or something. Sad your momma didn't teach you manners. Your comment is probably a reflection of yourself. Feel sorry for you.

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@@BirdSTL I was assaulted by a priest in STL

[@KAUZ1240]

Made this today for our oldest daughter's birthday. Had all three of our kids over, and their families with 5 grand kids. It was a great hit for everyone. This is a 'Killer' recipe! Thanks Malcom!

[@mgmtitan]

HTBBQR is the ONLY channel that has never let me down. Where the details are as rich as the product on the serving board! Another great recipe I’ll be doing very soon! Thanks, Malcolm!

[@mattyg3595]

I love his comments as much as his cooking . This man is a legend!

[@blkfeet29]

Can I live with you? I promise to do the dishes and clean my room!!

[@flippingforreal109]

lol

[@phillipmonk2855]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BIZZLLENIZZLLE]

I saw him first

[@ramtough4384]

Malcom you never disappoint, I made this over the weekend. My wife and I loved it. Brought in a piece for my best friend and I quote, he said " This is a $30 piece of chicken!" I always look forward to your videos for weekend cooking or holiday cooking. Thank you sir.

[@ericgallagan946]

I recently bought my first Weber kettle. Doing my research, I found your channel. I tried this recipe out last night. Delicious is an understatement! I will be trying many more of your recipes. Keep up the good content!

[@jimkelton4052]

I gotta tell you, you are my hero, and because of you, I am my friends and family hero. Thanks Malcolm.

[@belowaveragegolfer1782]

Just made this for the family and it was EXCELLENT! Thank you Malcolm for another GREAT recipe.

[@stratmanin2996]

My twist inspired by Malcom's great recipe. I substituted Enchilada sauce for BBQ sauce and pickled jalapeno's and sliced black olives for bacon. Topped with mexican cheese instead of colby jack and added green onions and cilantro as a toppings. Wow!

[@quickcuts3000]

i love your delivery. i watch every video. thanks for the hard work!

[@RippinRich]

Love it!! Thx Malcolm!! Love your videos!!

[@lilsponge777]

I cooked this up tonight with a rub receipe you had on the channel and it was delicious. Certainly didn't last long on the plate. Cooked on my Weber kettle. Added a little Hickory smoke. Finished it up with some corn on the cob and broccoli. Thanks for the great recipes. Legendary

[@six30two]

"That's jam up" classic.

[@danefredrickson5682]

i love watching his videos. i cant wait to try all these recipes

[@usmczippoguy7947]

I made this recipe last night as he said, with a few little differences. I seasoned the chicken breasts with Tajin, then put them in the oven at 325 for 45 minutes. Added bbq sauce and let them go for another 15 minutes. Then added the bacon and cheese and put them back in for five minutes. Topped off with green onions and then some black bean and corn salsa. I tried to copy with what was available to me at the time, and added something to it.

[@valcomm5]

This is definitly a winner and a must try

[@ZubesImportAutoSales]

Loving all your videos Malcolm and learning a lot. Thanks for sharing all your recipes and knowledge on delicious BBQ.

[@SyntagmaStation]

Malcom is my favorite personality on KZbin. And I watch a lot of KZbin. I hope he’s making good money from this.

[@mikelomheim9650]

He should be on Food TV

[@RKO859]

You and BBQ pit boys are my fav BBQ channels

[@ArcherRon]

Made this tonight on my Weber Kettle. Didn't have all the ingredients, but still came out fantastic! Thanks Malcom!

[@paultaylor3524]

This man lives life to the fullest! 👌 he truly loves what he does.

[@skyking7733]

Holy smokes!!!! The ONLY thing we added was diced peeled tomato at the end. Other than that, we followed your recipe to the letter and I really cant think of a time that we enjoyed a meal more than this one. It hit on all cylinders! For those that try this, please use his temps exactly as the chicken was absolutely perfect! Thanks so much for this one... it's the bomb!

[@TENCattleCompany]

You are absolutely my favorite youtuber. I love every video you put out. You inspire me to work on my smokin skills and I'm making beef ribs tomorrow!

[@jeffschmidt4904]

Definitely will be doing this recipe this weekend! Just got your new seasonings yesterday and I can't wait to try them!! BOO YA!! SMOKE ON EVERYBODY! 👍

[@bighallbbq4264]

I'm gonna have to give this a try for sure!

[@simpsons221]

you make your videos, we will keep watchin em. love the great info, love the wrap-up also...

[@stephanieyeminez89]

Can't wait to try. Thank you

[@jimscharba4818]

Awesome recipe, thanx Malcom

[@Adza2323]

Outstanding and simple, trying this one over the weekend cheers to you Malcolm

[@Jeffferguson1911]

Whether it's the Grande Gringo or just a combination of everything else, this made the best chicken I've ever had off my Woodwind 24.

[@dont_talk2me]

You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I picked up killer hog last time I was in US. Good stuff.

[@milehighed52801]

I want some of that goodness!!! I'll need to give this recipe a try. Thanks, Malcom!

[@optionsbbq]

Really a great Video Malcom. Thanks so much for these!

[@ryanhartigan9979]

As always man, phenomenal!

[@tomevans5458]

Home run! Simple dish, but full of flavor. Easy for just about anybody to do.

[@wadereynoldsgm]

I made this twice for my family since this video came out and it was a big hit both times. They usually don't like BBQ foods but everyone loved this. Nice and easy on my Weber kettle and a Lodge cast iron pan. I used regular BBQ rub and Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce. Thanks for the video!

[@ramboxlegacy14]

Don’t like BBQ? That’s the saddest thing I’ve ever heard. I’ve never heard such thing

[@19trixy]

Don't like BBQ? Throw the whole family away lmao :P

[@HENSLEYDMB]

What is life without BBQ? Honestly I don't understand how one could live without it?

[@CapeBretonOutdoors]

Wow this is just amazing

[@TwistedEngines]

Man I love watching your channel! Thank you !

[@mcgirtICreality]

I love this guy! Wish he'd make more videos.

[@calebd7371]

this man is a BBQ GOD... also I used your brisket trimming video as a guide for a brisket experiment I was doing and it came out PHENOMENAL

[@timcooper7845]

Man your spot on. Glad I ran across this. Killer food and I love your get to the point and cook.

[@tsav6952]

Going to try that Sunday! Can't wait! Thanks!

[@montryjack1]

Wow that looks good. I know what I'm cooking this weekend. Every recipe of yours that I have tried has turned out great. Keep up the great work!

[@javiervazquez7158]

Looks amazing!

[@chrisrobinson947]

Malcolm, made this tonight on my Traeger pro 780. That's for a great recipe that's super easy and pretty quick also! Taste was incredible. I didnt use the same seasoning or sauce but I know you always say use what you have or use what you like! Thanks again!

[@lukemoloney1113]

hell yea! thanks Malcolm

[@Regalman]

THAT LOOKS GREAT!

[@WebTVRebel]

Oh MAN... Nice, short and sweet.. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@JUGGA_NUTT]

Gotta try this! Looks so good.

[@crisc9280]

You put a lot of love in your food. Doesn't get better than this.

[@EdHourigan]

Looks awesome! thanks.

[@beau4307]

Looks so good

[@brandonunger1689]

I'm making this soon! Looks so easy too. Love your videos!

[@javiervazquez7158]

That looks amazing!!!!

[@gerryramos1031]

Love your videos brother, God bless you.

[@chf1949]

Ohhh, Man, that looks SO good!!!

[@digijams]

Going to Bass Pro Shop gettin me one of those cast iron skillets this weekend, I am doing this one very soon! Love Malcom, man just makes me smile after a long day. Need to get some of his rubs to show my thanks.

[@davidw1333]

That chicken looks amazing! I will definitly try this! Greetings from Germany!

[@uba754]

What I love about these recipes is they are all super healthy ;)

[@michaelshimp3407]

First time to make...and was outstanding! Thank you for your Care to detail!!

[@CasksnQue]

Doing this tonight! Thanks, Malcom!

[@danielboyd3779]

Awesome recipe! Making this tomorrow. Great video!

[@rosariogarcia6465]

I'm trying this this week. Looks delicious

[@craigmellott6339]

Just made these, TY for another awesome recipe So easy , delicious 😋

[@brochelle83]

I have done this and it was amazing!

[@malonecustomdesigns]

Looks delicious!!! Gonna try it for sure!!!

[@danm2419]

Looks BOSS! Thanks, Malcom.

[@nickmactunes]

I love Malcom!

[@501BBQ]

Wow that looks amazing! Was watching the podcast and then this pops up! Listening to podcast on iPad and watching video on phone!

[@FCT70]

I have to try this. This looks amazing.

[@d307p]

I’ll be making this Monterey Chicken this Sunday. Can’t wait. I’ll use the Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce. We love it on everything.

[@zanetacalderon7433]

Awesome flavor!!! Makes chicken a gourmet dish! Thanks for sharing...going to grill alongside you!

[@Robert25938]

Looks great!

[@mrkrome123]

Tried this this weekend and man it was so good

[@mikieb6331]

Just Made Monterey Grill Chicken last nite Family love it Thankyou

[@slaisure63]

Wow looks delicious

[@saratj1]

For my monterey chicken I like ranch dressing seasoning packets as my rub, it mingles with the bbq sauce really well

[@dkhillerud]

Looks amazing! Gotta try it for sure!

[@timbingham5699]

The King of BBQ is on point yet again!

[@pascalekaiser1396]

Yum..gonne try this!

[@vernski7565]

That looks good. Thanks for sharing.

[@jimhart3079]

Made this for dinner last night. Fantastic!

[@bhiei]

Love it! I'll try this one

[@ivse9696]

That is looking awesome and I will give it a try 👍👍👍

[@NemesisEnforcer4937]

This is going to be my sunday dinner. Thanks Malcom

[@africaj75]

Hell I clicked "Like" before I even watched the video. I just love your barbecuing Malcom!!♥️

[@MrBdogg317]

A Jones lol me too

[@cudaus1]

I always do the same.

[@grassymitten5324]

This looks delicious! I might try this today 😋

[@mikegradidge2835]

Looks delicious

[@k20fa5]

Looks AMAZING!!!!

[@4MzBBQandGRILL]

Great recipe. Chicken looks awesome!!! Definitely going to try this. 👍🏻

[@pebi666]

thanks for the inspiration, good job!

[@timkoza3764]

Now I know what I’m cooking on Sunday! Thanks!

[@marcnorton5301]

Wow! Gotta do it

[@t0ej0b]

Saving this one for later for sure to put on the menu next week!

[@Fossbear]

i just got to try this recipe on saturday!

[@jmvmike]

I will try this one very soon.

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

How long have you been waiting to pull the "winner winner chicken dinner line" out? :) One of the things I really love about these videos is that you're never pushy about selling your rubs and sauces. You basically say, "Here they are, use them if you want.", instead of making people feel like they have to use them. That really speaks to the confidence you have in your products.