Air Fryer Monterey Chicken

33 mins
Serves 2
https://sweetteaandsprinkles.com/air-fryer-monterey-chicken/

Directions

  1. 1Cook bacon in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 9 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2 minutes. Crumble and set aside.
  2. 2Cook bacon in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 9 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2 minutes. Crumble and set aside.
  3. 3Cook bacon in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 9 minutes, flip, and cook for another 2 minutes. Crumble and set aside.
  4. 4Butterfly chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.
  5. 5Butterfly chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.
  6. 6Butterfly chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thickness.
  7. 7Season chicken with oil, pepper, and seasoning salt.
  8. 8Season chicken with oil, pepper, and seasoning salt.
  9. 9Season chicken with oil, pepper, and seasoning salt.
  10. 10Cook chicken in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6 minutes.
  11. 11Cook chicken in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6 minutes.
  12. 12Cook chicken in the air fryer at 370 degrees for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 6 minutes.
  13. 13Add barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon to the chicken.
  14. 14Add barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon to the chicken.
  15. 15Add barbecue sauce, cheese, and bacon to the chicken.
  16. 16Bake in the air fryer for 2 more minutes at 360 degrees.
  17. 17Bake in the air fryer for 2 more minutes at 360 degrees.
  18. 18Bake in the air fryer for 2 more minutes at 360 degrees.
  19. 19Sprinkle with parsley and chopped tomatoes and serve
  20. 20Sprinkle with parsley and chopped tomatoes and serve
  21. 21Sprinkle with parsley and chopped tomatoes and serve

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 2 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 0.25 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 5 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 5 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 5 pieces bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 0.5 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 0.5 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 0 fresh parsley
  • 0 fresh parsley
  • 0 fresh parsley

Equipment

air fryertongsmeat malletcheese grater

Tips

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165 degrees.
  • A meat mallet can be used instead of a rolling pin to flatten the chicken.
  • Substitute turkey bacon for reduced fat.
  • Add fresh cilantro, other cheeses, green onions, or chili powder for variations.
  • Use leftover rotisserie chicken.
  • Serve with flour tortillas, pasta, rice, or vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months, reheating in the air fryer for 4 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • To double the recipe, adjust cooking time to avoid overcrowding the air fryer