Monterey Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

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Ingredients

4 hamburger buns or soft sandwich rolls
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
4 slices colby jack cheese (OR 4 slices mild cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and 4 slices mozzarella cheese)
4-8 slices bacon, cooked to preferred crispiness
toppings of choice such as mayo, tomato, red onion, and romaine lettuce

Preparation

Step 1

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, garlic powder, and chili powder. Grill or cook in a skillet on the stove over medium heat for 4-6 minutes on each side until cooked through.
When chicken is fully cooked, place cheese on top of chicken and allow to melt.
Assemble sandwiches by spreading about ¼ cup bbq sauce on each bun bottom half, then topping with chicken and cheese, bacon, remanning toppings, and bun top half. Serve immediately.