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Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken

A flavorful grilled chicken recipe featuring a honey-dijon marinade, topped with tangy BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, fresh red onion, cilantro, and pickled jalapenos. This easy dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 662 kcal

Equipment

  • 10-inch Cast Iron Skillet
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade:

  • 4 Thinly Sliced Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Oil
  • 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
  • 1/4 cup Honey

Toppings:

  • 4 to 6 slices Crispy Bacon
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce (plus more for dipping)
  • 1 cup Grated Cheddar Cheese (or 4 slices)
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Red Onion
  • Chopped Cilantro
  • Pickled Jalapenos

Instructions
 

Steps

  • Combine oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl, then reserve 1/4 cup of this marinade for basting.
  • Place chicken breasts, preferably thin-sliced, into a resealable bag with the remaining marinade and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • While the chicken marinates, cook bacon until crispy in a skillet or oven at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes, then cut into bite-size pieces.
  • Grill chicken on medium heat for 6-9 minutes per side until it reaches 160 degrees F, basting with the reserved marinade after flipping.
  • Sprinkle cheese over the cooked chicken to melt, then remove from the grill and top with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, fresh cilantro, and pickled jalapenos.

Notes

Using thin-sliced chicken breasts ensures even cooking; pound or butterfly thicker breasts if needed. Remember to reserve some marinade before adding the chicken for basting later. Cook bacon until crispy for best texture.