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Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken – The Ultimate Grilling Masterpiece

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This robust Cowboy BBQ Bacon Cheddar Chicken is a perfectly cooked, tender chicken breast crowned with smoky barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and sharp melted cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6–8 ounces each)

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

1/4 cup high-quality Dijon mustard

1/4 cup honey or pure maple syrup

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

8 slices thick-cut bacon

1 cup tangy, smoky barbecue sauce

1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated

1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions

1. Pound chicken breasts to a consistent half-inch thickness. Whisk marinade ingredients and marinate chicken for 30 minutes to 3 hours. Cook bacon until crisp and crumble it.

2. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (or use a cast iron skillet). Wipe off excess marinade and cook chicken for five to seven minutes per side until a deep crust forms and the internal temperature is 160 Fahrenheit.

3. Brush the top of the chicken liberally with the barbecue sauce. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Move to indirect heat or cover the skillet. Cook for two to four minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly, and the chicken registers 165 Fahrenheit.

5. Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for five minutes.

6. Top immediately with bacon crumbles, sliced red onion, and fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

For the juiciest chicken, remove it at 160 Fahrenheit and let carryover cooking raise it to 165 Fahrenheit.

For easier melting, always use freshly grated cheese instead of pre-shredded.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat gently to preserve tenderness.

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