Monterey Chicken
Simple & Delicious
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“Try this chicken from the grill served in a refreshingly different way,” says Sherri Gordon of Pickerington, Ohio. “And although the ingredient list appears long, it's a cinch to make.”
SERVINGS: 6
CATEGORY: Main Dish
METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)
TIME: Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min.
Ingredients:
- 6 bacon strips, halved
- 6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
- 1/2 cup Crisco® Pure Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 6 thin slices sweet onion
- 6 thin slices tomato
- 6 thin slices avocado
- 6 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
Cook bacon according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, flatten chicken to an even 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 6 minutes on each side. 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. Yield: 6 servings.