It’s been awhile, but I have another great cookbook for you! If summer = grilling for you, then I think I’ve found your new favorite cookbook. It’s not uncommon for us to grill almost every day of the week this time of year.
Sometimes we get in a bit of a grilling rut, especially when it comes to chicken. I find myself prepping the same handful of recipes on a regular basis. Now I have a new one to add to the rotation, grilled monterey chicken!
This is just one of the many that I have marked to try from America’s Test Kitchen’s new book, Master of the Grill. (Don’t miss the opportunity at a chance to win a copy for yourself at the bottom of this post!)
From beginner to advanced, this cookbook has recipes for every skill level. You’ll also find regional favorites that you can now replicate at home!
Along with great recipes, the cookbook also features ingredients tips, grilling utensil ratings, prepping tips, grill hacks, and, my favorite, the science behind why the recipe works.
I know I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, knowing why a recipe works is so helpful! Not only does the information help you with the recipe you’re working on, but it can also help you with other recipes that are similar.
Another helpful section in the cookbook, is how to set up the fire in your grill. Heat is obviously very important in grilling, and this section shows you how to set up your charcoal for different heating levels for a charcoal grill and how to set the burners on a gas grill! Super helpful!
After looking through the cookbook, and marking a bunch of recipes to try, I handed it over to my husband.
He’s the master griller at our house and would be making the recipe, so I figured I should let him have a say in what he makes!
He had a hard time choosing just one recipe, too, but we eventually settled on this monterey chicken complete with a fresh pico de gallo!
With minimal prep work, just a handful of ingredients, and clear, easy-to-follow instructions, this grilled monterey chicken turned out juicy and loaded with flavor. Grilled onions basted with bacon fat top the honey Dijon marinated chicken.
A combination of pepper jack cheese and bacon is melted over the top. And, lastly, a fresh (and super easy) pico de gallo is spread on top right before serving. No more boring grilled chicken here!
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Grilled Monterey Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
For the Pico de Gallo
Instructions
For a Charcoal Grill
For a Gas Grill
To Grill
For the Pico de Gallo
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This recipe is used with permission from America’s Test Kitchen: Master Of The Grill.
Disclaimer: I received a copy of America’s Test Kitchen: Master Of The Grill for review purposes. Giveaway is sponsored by America’s Test Kitchen and is open to US residents 18 years of age and older.
grace says
corn! all of the corn!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
That chicken looks amazing! Monterey chicken is one my husband’s favorite dish to order when we eat out at Chili’s. I will have to try this one at home for him!
Danielle says
I love to grill salmon and gourmet turkey burgers (spinach and feta, italian, stuffed).
DJ says
This recipe looks so tasty! It looks like it is full of flavor.
libby says
Love all grilled foods, but especially fish and shrimp as a go to favorite!
jan says
we love to grill pizza-
Karen D says
Romaine lettuce (I’m a vegetarian) makes a great salad!
Helena says
I love salmon and pork tenderloin!
Helena says
I love salmon and pork tenderloin!
Helena says
I love salmon, and pork tenderloin!
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I love to grill veggie skewers. This chicken looks amazing! And I already have almost all the ingredients.
Taylor Kiser says
This looks so delicious and packed with flavor! Need to have this for dinner soon!
Michelle says
Fajita yum
Michelle says
Fajita yum
alisha says
Grilled pineapple! with brown sugar……
Jenn@eatcakefordinner says
A hamburger will always be my fave thing on the grill!
Heather king says
Chicken, I love it!!
Auntiepatch says
Chicken, shrimp, & steak!
Michelle Gunnell says
Salmon!! Or kebabs! 🙂
I’m excited to check this book out – I’d love to learn more about grilling!
Susan Broughton says
My family loves to grill hamburgers and hot dogs!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Grilled corn is the best. We have also been doing lots of pizza. So good!
marcie says
This chicken looks amazing — I love all those toppings! Grilling is one of my favorite things about summer!
Lyn M says
I love to grill chicken and this chicken looks delicious 🙂
Steph says
I love to grill chicken !
Christy Spurlock says
Since Chicken is about all that we eat that would be my favorite thing to cook. I will throw on veggies and possibly fruits to finish off that meal. Now I’ve made myself hungry I need to start prepping for this evenings meal.
alexandra robertson says
I love to grill pizza!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
This chicken looks fantastic. We pretty much live on grilled food in the summer, will definitely be giving this a try!
Liz says
My freezer is full of chicken! This would be a fabulous addition to our menu!
Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says
I need this book! I don’t experiment much on the grill but it’s so nice to have some new options to last throughout the summer!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Those veggies look great!
simon says
What’s not to love on the grill? Makes about everything taste better 🙂
Lane & holly @ With Two Spoons says
I love to grill steak-flank steak, filet, T-bones, you name it!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
Sounds like a fun cookbook! I like grilling stone fruit or pineapple!
Kay Little says
Love the minimal prep work and of corse all the ingredients…simple scrumptious!
Steph says
Grilling steaks!
Brandy Myers says
Looks good and like something the whole family would enjoy. I’ll have to keep this in mind as a new dish to try for dinner.
Betsy says
Whatever is close at hand. I grill whenever possible.
Beth P says
Corn! Definitely corn!
bth says
grilling is my preferred method of cooking. use it always for whatever is grill able. always happy to find new recipes.
Jeff says
Meat. I love grilling meat. Especially beef and chicken.
Amy S says
Omg! That looks so good! I love to grill steaks!
Natalie R says
Grilled pineapple! I brush it with a cinnamon-honey mixture and it’s the perfect dessert in the summer!
Inger @ Art of Natural Liivng says
I just grilled romaine lettuce and topped it with corn and a blue cheese dressing. Loving summer!
Ashlie says
It may sound silly, but I LOVE grilled onions, so good drizzled with baksamic vinegar!
Jessie says
So healthy!!!
Laura Heath says
Asparagus with olive oil, salt, freshly-cracked pepper, and minced garlic.