Grilled Chicken Breast With Avocado And Pepper Jack Recipes

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board (leave several inches between them and work in batches as needed). Cover with plastic wrap to keep things tidy, and with a meat mallet, rolling pin, or your fist, pound the chicken to an even thickness. It doesn't need to be ultra thin-just make sure the middle is fairly even with the ends (the chicken should be about 1/2-inch thick).
• With a fork, poke holes all over the chicken (this will allow the marinade to absorb).
• In a large ziptop bag, combine the marinade ingredients, then add the chicken.
• Seal the bag to evenly coat the chicken with the marinade. Place in a pan or bowl to catch any drips. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate it to marinate for up to 12 hours (5 to 6 hours is ideal). Even 15 minutes is better than nothing!
• When ready to grill, preheat the grill to high (475 degrees F). If your chicken has been in the refrigerator, remove it and allow it to come to room temperature for at least 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grates.
• Place the chicken on the grill presentation (smooth) side down, shaking off any excess marinade. Cover the grill and let cook for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then flip. The chicken should lift easily off the grill; if it sticks, allow it to cook another minute or two.
• Recover the grill and cook for an additional 4 to 8 minutes. Chicken is considered done at 165 degrees F. I like to remove chicken from the grill around the 155-160 degree F mark and allow it to finish cooking while resting. DO NOT OVERCOOK, or your chicken will be dry.
• Place the chicken on a plate and let rest for at least 5 minutes (resting is mandatory!). Add any desired toppings or sauces. Enjoy!

GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST WITH AVOCADO AND PEPPER JACK

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, onion powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl, mix well.
• Add chicken breasts, marinate for one hour.
• Heat grill to medium high.
• Grill chicken until juices run clear.
• Lower grill heat to low, then cover the top of each breast with mashed avocado, then pepper jack cheese slice.
• Cook covered for 1-2 minutes, just as long as it takes cheese to melt.

PEPPER JACK CHICKEN

Steps:

• Brush chicken with oil; sprinkle with seasoned pepper and garlic powder. Grill on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 4-5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. , Transfer chicken to serving plates; top with cheese and salsa. Serve with noodles if desired.

GRILLED PEPPER JACK CHICKEN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Sprinkle chicken with poultry seasoning. Place chicken on oiled grill rack. Grill, covered, or broil 4 in. from the heat until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-7 minutes on each side. Top with cheese and bacon; cover and cook until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes longer. , Serve on buns with lettuce, tomato, onion and, if desired, pickles.

GRILLED MONTEREY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cook bacon according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, flatten chicken to 1/4-in. 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 4-6 minutes on each side or until meat is no longer pink. , 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.