Monday, March 31, 2014

Monterey Jack Chicken



We grill in California year 'round. With a light breeze and not a cloud in the sky, it is easy living in Hollywood, California today. That's why we chose to grill some Monterey Jack chicken goodies and pine apple. Bon appetit!


Monterey Jack Chicken Burgers

Makes 4 burgers

  • 1-lb organic, grass fed, free-range ground chicken
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/4 medium size sweet onion
  • 6 baby Bella mushrooms
  • Dice onion and mushrooms
  • Mix together with shredded cheese
  • Knead together chicken and 1/4 of the onion+mushroom+cheese mixture
  • Flatten to burger shape
  • Sprinkle with seasoning (Mrs. Dash table blend + Trader Joe's South African Smoke)
  • Grill (5 min on one side, 8 min on the other, then 5 min on first side again. Varies with heat)
Monterey Jack and Sundried Tomato Stuffed Chicken Thighs

Makes 6-8 Servings
  • 1-kb organic, grass fed, free-range boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sundried tomatoes
  • Unroll each boneless chicken thigh and lay flat
  • Sprinkle a pinch of cheese and sundered tomatoes onto flattened chicken thighs
  • Roll chicken thighs up and use wooden skewers to hold in place (see below)
  • Grill (5 min on one side, 8 min on the other side, then 5 min on first side again).