Description
Grilled Salsa Verde Pepper Jack Chicken is a delicious and vibrant dish that brings the flavors of Mexico right to your grill. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty salsa verde, complemented by the creamy richness of melted pepper Jack cheese. Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike. With minimal prep time and easy cooking instructions, you can have a flavorful meal on the table in no time. Serve it alone or as a filling for tacos, salads, or sandwiches for an unforgettable dining experience.
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
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 slices pepper Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together salsa verde, olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover liquid. Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- In the last minute of grilling, top each piece with pepper Jack cheese and close the lid to melt.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg