{"id":8211,"date":"2022-09-06T15:36:11","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T21:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/?p=8211"},"modified":"2024-05-17T13:43:55","modified_gmt":"2024-05-17T19:43:55","slug":"monterey-chicken","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/","title":{"rendered":"Monterey Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Smothered in barbecue sauce, covered in melted cheese, and then topped with crispy bacon, fresh diced tomatoes, and green onions this <strong>Monterey Chicken<\/strong> is absolutely delicious! It\u2019s a fantastic way to dress up some simple chicken breasts and is a super easy 30-minute meal!<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343434;color:#343434\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Easy_Baked_Monterey_Chicken_Recipe\" >Easy Baked Monterey Chicken Recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Why_Youll_Love_Monterey_Chicken\" >Why You&#8217;ll Love Monterey Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Ingredients_Youll_Need\" >Ingredients You&#8217;ll Need<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#How_To_make_Monterey_Chicken\" >How To make Monterey Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Can_I_Use_Chicken_Thighs_Instead\" >Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Can_I_Grill_The_Chicken\" >Can I Grill The Chicken?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Expert_Tips\" >Expert Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Leftovers\" >Leftovers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Other_Chicken_Recipes_To_Try\" >Other Chicken Recipes To Try<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Subscribe_receive_a_FREE_Comfort_Food_Recipe_Book\" >Subscribe &amp; receive a FREE Comfort Food Recipe Book!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Monterey_Chicken\" >Monterey Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/monterey-chicken\/#Did_you_try_this_recipe\" >Did you try this recipe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><div class=\"toc-toggle-lt\" onclick = \"toggleViewMoreTOCLt(this)\" aria-label=\"Expand table of contents\"><button><span class=\"view-more\">View more<\/span><span class=\"view-less\" style=\"display:none\">View less<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13.jpg\" alt=\"4 pieces of monterey chicken on a white platter.\" class=\"wp-image-8436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-654x818.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-13-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-baked-monterey-chicken-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Baked_Monterey_Chicken_Recipe\"><\/span>Easy Baked Monterey Chicken Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will never think of chicken breast as boring ever again after you try this amazing Monterey Chicken! It\u2019s not your average baked chicken that turns out dry and tasteless. Nope! I don\u2019t do dishes with no flavor and flare. It\u2019s not my thing and I also think that chicken breast can have tons of flavor when done well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like my <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/honey-mustard-chicken\/\">Honey Mustard Chicken<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/marry-me-chicken\/\">Marry Me Chicken<\/a> the chicken breasts in this recipe are baked in sauce, which keeps them super juicy and tender. And in this case, it also infuses them with tasty barbecue sauce. And the melted cheese and crispy bacon on top along with the fresh tomato and sprinkle of green onions just take the dish to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal that your whole family will love. It goes well with any side from <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/how-to-bake-potatoes\/\">Baked Potatoes<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/how-to-steam-broccoli\/\">Steamed Broccoli<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/mexican-rice\/\">Mexican Rice<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/avocado-tomato-salad\/\">Avocado Tomato Salad<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11.jpg\" alt=\"a monterey chicken breast with mashed potatoes on a plate.\" class=\"wp-image-8438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-654x818.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-11-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-tip-box style-fave\" id=\"block_6783eda41cf7e0d308602aa3130ed2b9\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Youll_Love_Monterey_Chicken\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tWhy You&#8217;ll Love Monterey Chicken\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Quick And Easy!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> All you need is chicken breast, BBQ sauce, some cheese, bacon, and a few veggies! This is a 6-ingredient recipe that you can whip up in just 30 minutes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>BBQ Cheesy Bacon Chicken!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Juicy chicken covered in barbecue sauce and then topped with melty cheese and crispy bacon is an amazing addictively good combination.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Make Ahead Meal!<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can easily coat the chicken in barbecue sauce, chop the veggies, and cook the bacon the night before. Then just pop it in the oven to bake the next day.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content style-check block-ingredients\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_Youll_Need\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tIngredients You&#8217;ll Need\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"ingredients needed to make monterey chicken.\" class=\"wp-image-8435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-654x818.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-ingredients-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken \u2013 <\/strong>I&#8217;m using boneless skinless chicken breasts. Ideally, your breasts should all be about the same size so they cook more evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seasonings \u2013 <\/strong>Salt and black pepper are used to season the chicken breasts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barbecue Sauce \u2013 <\/strong>Your favorite barbecue sauce will work perfectly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheese \u2013<\/strong> Monterey Jack cheese or cheddar cheese are a great choice. Or better yet, use a mixture of them both.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bacon \u2013<\/strong> You can use any kind of cooked and crumbled bacon you like to top the chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tomato \u2013 <\/strong>&nbsp;Adds a touch of freshness to the dish. Any type of tomato is fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Green Onions \u2013 <\/strong>Also called scallions, they are used as both a garnish and to add a subtle touch of onion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-icon-header style-tip\" id=\"block_0caab937aaaf12076a33e09e9bca6460\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_make_Monterey_Chicken\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tHow To make Monterey Chicken\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>This recipe is super easy! Once you\u2019ve got your chicken in the oven you can prepare the bacon, tomatoes, and green onions. Then once the chicken is cooked all you have to do is top it and serve. It\u2019s a perfect weeknight dinner!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preheat-the-oven\">Preheat The Oven<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you need to do is preheat your oven to 400\u00b0F (204\u00b0C) so that it is hot and ready to go once your chicken is seasoned.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-season-the-chicken-breasts\">Season The Chicken Breasts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to prep monterey chicken.\" class=\"wp-image-8441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-300x140.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-750x350.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-654x305.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-768x358.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-129x60.jpg 129w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-340x159.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-650x303.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-1-150x70.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For chicken breasts to be really flavorful it\u2019s important to season them well. So first, sprinkle them with salt and pepper on both sides. Then spread half of the barbecue sauce on the bottom of the casserole dish and place the breasts in the dish. Now, brush the rest of the remaining barbecue sauce evenly over the chicken.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-bake-the-cheese\">Bake The Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The breasts are seasoned, it&#8217;s time to bake! Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken has an internal temperature of at least 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-add-the-cheese\">Add The Cheese<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1680\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14.jpg\" alt=\"monterey chicken with cheese on top in a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-8442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14.jpg 1680w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-196x140.jpg 196w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-750x536.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-654x467.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-84x60.jpg 84w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-340x243.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-650x464.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-14-150x107.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that the chicken is fully cooked, top it with the shredded cheese and place it under the broiler for about 2 to 3 minutes for it to melt. But watch it super close! You want the cheese to melt, but you don&#8217;t want it to burn.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-garnish-and-serve\">Garnish And Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"840\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2.jpg\" alt=\"process shots showing how to top monterey chicken.\" class=\"wp-image-8443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-200x140.jpg 200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-750x525.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-654x458.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-768x538.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-86x60.jpg 86w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-340x238.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-650x455.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-300x210.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-process-shots-2-150x105.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is when the Monterey Chicken really starts coming together! Once it\u2019s out of the oven, top the cooked chicken with the diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, and green onions to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-use-chicken-thighs-instead\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Use_Chicken_Thighs_Instead\"><\/span>Can I Use Chicken Thighs Instead?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! But I do recommend using boneless and skinless thighs. Just follow the instructions as stated in the recipe. And just like the chicken breasts, the internal temperature of the thighs needs to be at least 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C) when checked with a digital meat thermometer to ensure that they are fully cooked through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-grill-the-chicken\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_Grill_The_Chicken\"><\/span>Can I Grill The Chicken?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes! Grill the chicken until it reaches 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C) basting it with the barbecue sauce halfway through. Then when it\u2019s done, top with the cheese, cover the grill with the lid, and let the cheese melt for a few minutes. You can turn the grill off or to the lowest temperature to melt the cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9.jpg\" alt=\"closeup of 2 pieces of monterey chicken breasts in a baking dish.\" class=\"wp-image-8440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-112x140.jpg 112w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-750x938.jpg 750w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-654x818.jpg 654w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-48x60.jpg 48w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-340x425.jpg 340w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-650x813.jpg 650w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/monterey-chicken-1-9-150x188.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"featured-content block-tip-box style-default\" id=\"block_412b88f08dbb6a47e078695c5086c160\">\n\n\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content\">\n\n\t\n\t<h2 class=\"section-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips\"><\/span>\n\n\n\t\n\t\tExpert Tips\n\t\n\n\t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"section-description\"><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crisp up the bacon.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take the time to cook the bacon to crunchy perfection. It adds a yummy touch of salty savory flavor and a nice crunchiness that contrasts well with the melted cheese and tender baked chicken.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temp your chicken.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To ensure that the chicken breast is fully cooked, you will want to make sure that the chicken has reached 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C) by using an instant-read digital meat thermometer. Temping the chicken also helps to keep you from overcooking it as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add tasty toppings.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This Monterey Chicken bake is delicious served exactly as it is, but if you want to jazz it up even more, serve it with a dollop of sour cream, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/cheesy-guacamole\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cheesy Guacamole<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/buffalo-sauce-recipe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homemade Buffalo Sauce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-leftovers\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leftovers\"><\/span>Leftovers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can store leftover Monterey Chicken breast in an airtight container in the <strong>refrigerator for up to 4 days<\/strong> or in the <strong>freezer for up to 3 months<\/strong>! To reheat, just put it in the microwave for about 4 minutes on medium heat or in the oven at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) for about 12 minutes. 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votes<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"header-item description-wrap\">\n\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monterey_Chicken\"><\/span>Monterey Chicken<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><em>Smothered in barbecue sauce, covered in melted cheese, and then topped with crispy bacon, fresh diced tomatoes, and green onions this <\/em><em><strong>Monterey Chicken<\/strong><\/em><em> is absolutely delicious! It\u2019s a fantastic way to dress up some simple chicken breasts and is a super easy 30-minute meal!<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-info-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text- wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">5<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container 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<\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">tomato<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely diced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;green onion&#032;chopped\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">green onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">chopped<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-unit-conversion-container wprm-unit-conversion-container-8212 wprm-unit-conversion-container-links wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion wprmpuc-active\" data-system=\"1\" data-recipe=\"8212\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to US Customary\">US Customary<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"#\" role=\"button\" class=\"wprm-unit-conversion\" data-system=\"2\" data-recipe=\"8212\" style=\"\" aria-label=\"Change unit system to Metric\">Metric<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-8212-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-8212-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"8212\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul style=\"--wprm-advanced-list-background: #343434;--wprm-advanced-list-size: 22px;--wprm-advanced-list-text-size: 10px;\" class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-reset wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8212-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 400\u00b0F. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8212-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Pour half the barbecue sauce on the bottom of a casserole dish, then place the chicken breasts in the dish. Brush the remaining sauce over the chicken breasts.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8212-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Transfer the casserole dish to the oven and bake the chicken for 20 to 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken breasts reaches 165\u00b0F.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8212-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Top chicken breasts with shredded cheese and place under the broiler for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-8212-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Garnish the breasts with diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon and green onions. Serve immediately.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tips-notes\">\n\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-8212-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Tips &amp; Notes:<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Crisp up the bacon.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Take the time to cook the bacon to crunchy perfection. It adds a yummy touch of salty savory flavor and a nice crunchiness that contrasts well with the melted cheese and tender baked chicken.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temp your chicken.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To ensure that the chicken breast is fully cooked, you will want to make sure that the chicken has reached 165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C) by using an instant-read digital meat thermometer. Temping the chicken also helps to keep you from overcooking it as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Add tasty toppings.<\/b><span> This Monterey Chicken bake is delicious served exactly as it is, but if you want to jazz it up even more, serve it with a dollop of sour cream, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/cheesy-guacamole\/\"><span>Cheesy Guacamole<\/span><\/a><span>, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/cravinghomecooked.com\/buffalo-sauce-recipe\/\"><span>Homemade Buffalo Sauce<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can store leftover Monterey Chicken breast in an airtight container in the <\/span><b>refrigerator for up to 4 days<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or in the <\/span><b>freezer for up to 3 months<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! To reheat, just put it in the microwave for about 4 minutes on medium heat or in the oven at 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) for about 12 minutes. If the chicken is frozen, the best option is to reheat it in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes.<\/span><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-nutrition\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-8212-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">nutrition facts<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-serving_size\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Serving: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">breast<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">585<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (29%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">31<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (10%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">59<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (118%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (37%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (63%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">184<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (61%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1607<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (70%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1153<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (33%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (4%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">25<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (28%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">741<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (15%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (10%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">253<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (25%)<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-daily\" style=\"color: #333333\"> (11%)<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-entry-tags\">\n\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline 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