Chili's Monterey Chicken Copycat

Ingredients

4 slices thick-cut bacon medium-diced

2 chicken breasts boneless skinless

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp onion powder

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup shredded Monterey/Cheddar blend cheese or just cheddar is good!

1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Directions

Place the bacon into a medium-sized skillet over medium-low heat and cook until crispy, drain on a paper towel-lined plate, set aside. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Place on a plate until ready to grill.

Place chicken on the grill over medium heat. Let cook until almost done. When the chicken has an internal temperature of 150°F, baste with BBQ sauce on both sides and continue cooking until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. (Don't baste the chicken as soon as it hits the grill or else the sugars in the BBQ sauce will burn.)

When chicken is cooked through, place half of the bacon on top of each piece. Mix the cheeses together and spread evenly over each piece.

Place the top of the grill down and let the cheese melt, this will only take a couple of minutes. Serve immediately.