Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that brings a zesty twist to your summer grilling. Marinated in a vibrant salsa verde and topped with creamy pepper Jack cheese, this chicken is perfect for both outdoor barbecues and quick weeknight dinners. In just 22 minutes, you can enjoy tender, juicy chicken with bold flavors that will impress your family and guests alike. Serve it alongside fresh salads or in tacos for a versatile meal that caters to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ pounds thin-sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces salsa verde
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, finely minced (optional, for garnishing)
- Lime wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and toss well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In the last minute of grilling, place a slice of pepper Jack cheese on each breast and close the grill lid until melted.
- Remove from heat, let rest for a few minutes, garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg