Description
Satisfy your cravings with this smoky, juicy cowboy chicken topped with BBQ sauce, crispy bacon, and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 thinly sliced chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 to 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup BBQ sauce, plus extra for serving
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Pickled jalapeños (optional, for heat)
Instructions
- Whisk together oil, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Transfer 1/4 cup marinade to a small bowl for basting later.
- Marinate chicken breasts in remaining marinade for least 30 minutes.
- Cook bacon until crispy, either in a skillet or oven.
- Grill marinated chicken over medium heat until it reaches 160°F, basting with reserved marinade.
- During last 2-3 minutes, sprinkle cheddar cheese on chicken to melt.
- Top with BBQ sauce, crumbled bacon, chopped cilantro, red onion, and pickled jalapeños before serving.
Notes
Use thin-sliced chicken for even cooking. Reserve some marinade before it touches raw chicken for safe basting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American